I did a little research into the background of Trick-Or-Treating on the Lawn and found out that, among many other great ideas at the University, students were the ones who launched the tradition in the late 1980s. It’s become an enormous Charlottesville affair now, an event where parents, students, and children of literally all ages can take part in Halloween affairs like pumpkin decorating, face painting, and most importantly going door to door for candy (a pastime I regret probably won’t exist indefinitely). Each of the 54 Lawn rooms is sponsored by some organization on Grounds (or even by friends of the Lawnies themselves…) with approximately $200 worth of candy to distribute to the little ghosts and goblins of Charlottesville. It may seem like a lot, but the lines are crazy and the candy can definitely go quickly!
Apart from the beauty of the leaves and the genuinely unique spirit of the Lawn on Halloween are the adorable costumes! I’m a huge sucker for couples and families that dress in themes haha…this year I really enjoyed the Farmer and his Wife and his two baby vegetables!! But my overall favorite costumes over the past four years have of course been babies who waddle on the ground in animal attire: dinosaurs, lions, and my favorite little waddler straight out of Neverland: the skunk!
First Year, my RA Emily took a bunch of us to an East Lawn room (which happened to be Tarina Hesaltine’s sister’s room) and I remember having a blast handing out candy with some of the Woody girls! Third Year was a rather blustery day and I got to see Carvin’ in the Gardens with Tori (this event helps aid Camp Kesem-a relaxing-oriented camp for kids whose families have been affected by cancer). This year, Heather, Charlotte, Jade, Lauren, and I just walked around the perimeter and saw a bunch of the kids Lauren babysits for which were just precious! I wore Alice in Wonderland and probably looked less of a fool walking into Newcomb for dinner afterwards than I had if my dream of sweet iHop had come true <3 .
P.S. I tried not to be super creepy and take pictures of children I don't know, but they are just too cute and I mean no harm!
You've heard of the fury of a woman
scorned, haven't you? Well, that's
nothing compared to the fury of a
woman who has been cheated out of
tricks-or-treats.
- It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
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