The favorite American festivity of Halloween trick-or-treating is being tested by the pandemic, and people are rising to the challenge in creative ways that are both safe and fun.
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"I've always loved Halloween. This has been a rough year for everyone," said Carol McCarthy, of Palmyra, New Jersey.
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"I'm going a little more over the top than usual. There's something about this year that I have to try a little harder to keep the magic going."
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Carol McCarthy and her husband, Tom at their home they decorated for Halloween.
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Pirate-themed Halloween decorations are seen at the home of Carol McCarthy, reminding people to be safe while trick-or-treating during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Carol McCarthy and her husband Tom at their home they decorated for Halloween.
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Carol McCarthy looks down down the candy chute that she will use to give out treats to socially distant trick-or-treaters on Halloween.
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Carol McCarthy sends candy down the candy chute that she will use to give out treats to socially-distant trick-or-treaters on Halloween.
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Halloween decorations are seen at the home of Carol McCarthy, reminding people to be safe while trick-or-treating during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Carol McCarthy sends candy down the candy chute that she will use to give out treats to socially-distant trick-or-treaters on Halloween.