Posted: 2:39 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, 2011
Scary economy doesn't quash Halloween spending
A lousy economy has not dampened the Halloween spirit.
Seven in 10 Americans are celebrating Halloween this year -- up 5 percent from last year, according to the National Retail Foundation.
And we're not talking about homemade costumes and popcorn balls; the average Halloween participant will spend more than $72 on decorations, costumes and candy, with total Halloween spending expected to reach $6.86 billion.
Chart: Halloween 2011 - Average Historical Spending
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