Trick, Treat, or Trade? The Magic and Mischief of the Switch Witch
A fun and creative way to limit how many sweets your child eats without taking the excitement out of the season.
Police in British Columbia and Saskatchewan are urging parents to inspect their children's Halloween candy after needles and other metal objects were found in several treats.Shutterstock
Over the past few years, a new figure has appeared on Halloween, joining ghosts and goblins in capturing children’s imagination.
The ‘Switch Witch’ tradition has been growing in popularity, particularly among parents looking to limit the amount of Halloween candy their kids eat. While many families have embraced the option, it has sparked controversy, with some parents worrying it will encourage unhealthy habits and rob kids of the few pleasures childhood has left.
The Switch Witch
The switch witch is a Halloween tradition where a kind and benevolent witch exchanges the candy your child leaves out for her for non-sweet treats.
Emma Suttie
D.Ac, AP
Emma is an acupuncture physician and has written extensively about health for multiple publications over the past decade. She is now a health reporter for The Epoch Times, covering Eastern medicine, nutrition, trauma, and lifestyle medicine.
