@Monsterklatsch@FairytalesFood@folklore
In Ireland, "charms" in a Barm Brack, bairín (=loaf) breac (=speckled, due to currants, raisins or sultanas). In Co. Antrim we usually had apple pie with "charms" (at least thrupnies and sixpences) rather than halloween barm brack. Some in shops (sold all year) at halloween might have toy ring.