SYDNEYSIDERS are being asked to show a generous spirit this Halloween as little ghosties and ghoulies get ready to stake out their favourite trick or treat haunts.
Evidence suggests Australians remain divided on the October 31 festival, which has its roots in Celtic folklore and heralds November 1's All Saints' Day.
Some are spellbound by the whole thing, while others would see it dumped in a boiling witch's cauldron faster than you can say "Jack O'lantern".
But now, a Christian group has come up with way of celebrating Halloween which avoids kids filling up on loads of lollies - and involves helping some very needy souls.
The Exodus Foundation, run by the Reverend Bill Crews, is asking youngsters to use trick or treating as a way to collect tins of food for the homeless.
"It's a great way to put some real meaning into Halloween," Rev Crews said.
"When you go out this Halloween, ask your neighbours to donate a tin of food instead of lollies.
"Once you've collected the food you can drop it off at The Exodus Foundation."
Mr Crews said the foundation delivers almost 800 emergency food parcels to the poor and homeless every month, and demand always rises towards Christmas.
Meanwhile, animal lovers are being urged to keep their pets safe on Halloween night.
Dr Sarah Goldsmid, a vet at Sydney's Animal Referral Hospital, said pets often wound up hurt or scared on October 31.
She urged people to keep mutts and moggies away from chocolate and sweets, which can be harmful to animals.
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