happy halloween! facts, trends, quizzes

A few interesting facts…

• Estimates of this year’s Halloween spending in the U.S. alone hovers around $5 billion!
• The average adult is said to spend $65 on his/her Halloween expenditures.
• Candy sales in the U.S. alone were estimated last year to be around $2 billion!
• See the articles at cnbc and marketing charts for more information on this consumer-driven holiday.

top Halloween trends:

• dressing up your pet
• theming everyone’s costumes in the family/group
• hosting/attending parties and contests
• carving amazing jack-o-lanterns

Fun Halloween quizzes:

• arcamax quiz
• family education
• aol

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