Trick-or-treating is, to some, the highlight and most memorable part of Halloween. But of course, the prize that comes with the experience is just as exciting.
People sometimes have leftover candy to snack on for weeks after the holiday. But that raises the question: how do people rank them?
Source: Danielle Grillo, Staff Writer and Photographer
After surveying 50 different students, KitKat and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups were the two most liked by students, each receiving 16 votes. Coming in second was Twix, with nine votes, followed by Hershey’s Kisses with four votes. The others listed were Sour Patch Kids, Jolly Ranchers, Smarties, and Swedish Fish, which received two votes each.
“Finding houses that had big candy bars was always worth keeping track of, then getting there early every year to make sure you got one,” said sophomore Luca DiLello. This may be the reason his favorite candy is KitKats.
However, wherever there are favorites, there are also least favorites. Out of the 50 students, candy corn received the most votes, with 14. Some other popular choices were Snickers with 10 votes, York with eight votes, and both Skittles and Dots with five votes each.
Candy corn is often viewed as an iconic Halloween candy; however, Sacred Heart University students are not thrilled with it. Despite this distaste, some will eat it regardless of their appetite for it.
“Candy corn may not taste good, but I always took some for that Halloween vibe,” said DiLello. “Even now, whenever I eat them, it gets me into the spirit.”
In a similar situation, Tootsie Rolls were liked by some people when they were younger but grew out of the taste as they grew older. However, students may eat it from time to time to feel that nostalgia and to feel young again.
“Eating a Tootsie Roll may not taste great, but it will always take me back to when I was a child and dressing up as whatever costume I picked that year,” said sophomore Luke Hoffman.
If you plan on handing out candy this year to trick-or-treaters, it could be a good idea to purchase some of the candies listed as favorites, or maybe you want to buy your favorite and keep some for yourself. Either way, Halloween is a coveted holiday to many children and adults, especially from all the memories made receiving candy door to door.
