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A Halloween tradition of giving potatoes to trick-or-treaters, started over 20 years ago by Patrick Foy in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, has gained national attention. Known as "Potato Man," Foy offers children a choice between candy or a potato, a joke that became a beloved tradition. The trend, which went viral on TikTok last year, is now being adopted by homeowners in states including Massachusetts, Georgia and California. Potatoes USA has helped promote the idea as a fun alternative to traditional candy. Meanwhile, in Tengah, Tony Tan, 37, celebrated Halloween with his family by decorating their corridor with a giant pumpkin, skeletons, mummies and neon lighting. The event marked their first participation in the neighborhood's trick-or-treat activity on October 31. In Portland, various venues such as Raven’s Manor and Memento Mori Cafe offered spooky-themed cocktails, desserts and experiences for Halloween.
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