Although I was aware that the last two years there were no trick or treaters at my dad's house, hardly any children in the neighborhood, I still put up Halloween yard decorations with lighting, mostly for myself. We technically had two individuals show up for a treat. One was my 40 yr old handicap cousin, without a costume and the other was a squirrel who figured I was handing out peanuts as usual.
As for your soreness, it was for a good cause, Happy wife, Happy life.. ?