On Halloween, experts warn cars and allergies pose greater threats than myths about razor blades

Halloween seeks to blur fear between the line of reality and fantasy for children, but parents sometimes struggle to parse through what is needed to stay safe when planning their holiday activities. While many adults think about old urban legends involving razor blades and apples, experts point to real concerns they need to think about, such kids crossing the streets safely and injuries from falls due to costumes. False rumors about poison candy or hidden blades began in the 1960s and have somehow persisted through the decades. “The more you...