I just GM'd last week & I have not discovered any Tricks or Treats *pouts*.
aoLOLita- I find Begging to be another patience-building skill (not as much as Taming). When I was in 80-90 range my gains were very slow. If I had those blue scrolls I would have used them then. Once I got into the 90's, I received a second wind of motivation that pushed me to GM the skill. I would make the loop in New Haven-Bank, Tailors, Stable- for hours with 2 NPC's trailing behind me.
I hope that they have not forgotten us. This is my first year with a Beggar.