How old is too old for Halloween?

Halloween is rapidly approaching, which means it's time for children to get their bags and costumes ready.

And me? Well, I guess my expected option is to wear a "suggestive" outfit, go to some party and partake in a little "boozing for apples."

The problem is that I've always preferred trick-or-treating; so I continue to go every year.

Did I mention I'm 23 years old?

Last year, my youngest brother (who's now 19) and I wondered from house to house in Brazil, Indiana, holding out our empty Wal-Mart sacks and asking for treats.

What we received most of the time, instead, were glares and lectures from the grumpy residents. "Aren't you a little OLD to be out here?" they asked.

Halloween, Easter and even Christmas are all geared towards children. The markets cater to them, at least.

Once you reach a certain age or you make it to middle school, you are deemed an adult in the eyes of the holiday police.

I questioned last year if what I was doing was legal.

I had heard rumors that it was against the law to trick or treat on Halloween if one was over the age of 18. I tried to picture how that scenario would go down:

I would be caught on the sidewalk with my brother, head-to-toe in our disguises and holding bags of "evidence."

An officer would inquire from behind his flashlight "Ma'am…sir…what are you doing out here tonight? Shouldn't you be…paying bills and filling out crossword puzzles? Don't you have responsibilities?"

And the next thing you know, my brother and I will be hopping fences and dodging the cops in back alleys.

Or, perhaps, they'd just fine us—we would probably be in possession of millions of dollars worth of sweets anyway.

Someone has to compensate for those damages.

Who decided where the line was drawn? As long as there's enough candy to go around, shouldn't everyone be allowed to embrace their inner child?  

Christmas, Easter and Halloween provide prime opportunities for families to bond and share unique memories.

Why do those moments need age restrictions?