What is Smashing Day?
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Typically occurs on October 30th, the night before Halloween in North America.
Smashing Day' or 'Smashing Night' refers to delinquent acts of vandalism on residential Halloween Jack-O-Lanterns set outside by individuals. The Jack-O-Lanterns are removed from the homes or porches and smashed into the homes' exterior wall, the nearby sidewalk or street. Individuals participating in 'Smashing Day' are typically children aged 14-17.
"Hide the kids' pumpkins George..today is Smashing Day!"
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