During October, it is widely known that the custom of consuming the short is highly encouraged. Those of a shorter stature are encouraged to be nibbled and devoured by those of us who worked so hard to be taller. It is widely
considered taboo to not
participate. In certain parts of India and the UK, it is also known for short people to give gifts to each other, and the tall, as well as to consume dirt and ants, so as to
participate in the festivity themselves.