A woman in Los Angeles County, California, decided to hand out potatoes at her house on Halloween, and received a very positive response from kids wanting to get potatoes in their candy bag. In fact, it was so popular, she ran out of potatoes "shockingly fast."
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| Nina Ries of Los Angeles County |
CBS LA reported that Nina Ries in La Cañada Flintridge of Los Angeles County handed out russet potatoes instead of candy for Halloween, and the kids kept coming. She didn't realize how fast she would run out of potatoes after discovering how popular it would be. Kids were running down the street to her house, while other children were giving each other high fives.
She said, "To say that I was surprised was an understatement."
View the CBS LA Facebook Post
The CBS LA Facebook post can be viewed below:
Happy Kids Yelling Out, "I Got a Potato" for Halloween
Handing out potatoes - while uncommon - isn't completely unheard of. Another Facebook post from 2024 can be seen below.
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| credit: Matt Schultz on Facebook |
Create Happy Memories by Handing out Russet Potatoes at Halloween 🥔
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| Kids Finding a Bowl of Potatoes on Halloween |
Handing out russet potatoes instead of candy at Halloween is an unexpectedly delightful twist that turns an ordinary tradition into a memorable and fun event. While candy is the norm, a potato’s sheer novelty makes it stand out—kids are first puzzled, then amused, and often end up loving the surprise of receiving something so different. It sparks laughter, curiosity, and even a bit of friendly bragging as they show off their “Halloween potato” to friends. The idea breaks the monotony of sugar overload and adds a playful, wholesome sense of humor to the night—proving that sometimes, it’s the simplest and most unexpected gestures that create the best memories.
