Sunday, October 31, 2010

Happy Halloween

HAPPY HALLOWEEN


Halloween is one of the oldest holidays with origins going back thousands of years. The holiday we know as Halloween has had many influences from many cultures over the centuries. From the Roman's Pomona Day, to the Celtic festival of Samhain, to the Christian holidays of All Saints and All Souls Days. For additional information: http://www.holidays.net/halloween/story.htm


Chief John Chen of HPD Reminds Trick or Treaters to Have Fun but Stay Safe Motorists should use extra caution and watch out for children who are trick or treating, especially after dark. HPD also wants to remind parents of some basic safety tips such as:Never let children walk alone.Do not allow children to enter the cars or homes of strangers.Children should always have an adult inspect candy before eating anything, and never eat any unwrapped food.Children should wear light colored or reflective costumes and should carry a flashlight or other light source to make them more visible. For more Halloween safety tips go to our website www.houstonpolice.org and click on the Keep Houston Safe icon

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