Containers designed for holding confectionery and small toys during the autumn Halloween celebration, often shaped like gourds associated with the holiday, are popular items. These receptacles serve a functional purpose for collecting items from various locations. As an example, children might carry these to receive sweets at residences during a traditional neighborhood activity.
The use of these holiday-themed carriers offers advantages for participants and hosts. They provide a convenient and manageable method for transporting collected goods, ensuring a contained and sanitary method. Their historical context is rooted in the tradition of “trick-or-treating,” where individuals would travel from home to home in costume, receiving offerings.