As we scooped, trick or treaters started making their way around the neighborhood. Since it was the first Beggars Night in our home, we didn't know how many kids would stop by. Overall, we passed out candy to about 25 kids. Almost all of them had a joke prepared; some were pretty bad and some were pretty good. If you've never heard of Beggars Night or the tradition of telling a joke in order to get your candy, check out this article on the history of Des Moines' Beggars Night.