Mischief Night is an informal holiday on which children, teenagers and adults engage in jokes, pranks, vandalism and/or parties. It is known by a variety of names including Devil's Night, Gate Night, Goosey Night, Moving Night, Cabbage Night and Mat Night.

What happens on Mischief Night?

In the United States

Mischief Night tends to include popular tricks such as toilet papering yards and buildings, powder-bombing and egging cars, people, and homes, using soap to write on windows, "forking" yards, setting off fireworks, and smashing pumpkins and jack-o'-lanterns.

Where does Mischief Night come from?

The roots of Mischief Night can be traced all the way back to the late 18th century in Great Britain. It was first mentioned as an incident that happened at Oxford in 1790, however, the night referred to wasn't October 30th but was instead, the day before May Day.