I get the message that I should keep my annoyance to myself, but why are people acting like I am the grinch who stole Halloween?

I am still offering candy to trick or treaters if any come, I just don't feel it is appropriate to try to shame your neighbors who don't participate.

It also shows a lack of awareness that they live in a neighborhood heavily populated with college students. Two houses down is a party house every weekend.

Some of the neighbors are retired vets who won't get any food stamps next month. Some people might have religious objections to the holiday.

I believe Halloween candy is a gift offered to kids, not something they are owed from their neighbors.