Almost three-quarters of Americans plan to celebrate Halloween! Find out which activities are the most popular...

Answer: 

1. Handing out candy
2. Decorating
3. Dressing up

Questions:

• Imagine you use a budget for most of your spending. How would you factor in buying Halloween candy and costumes?
• What are some ways you could save money on decorating or dressing up for Halloween?
• Which fall activities are you willing to spend money on? Which ones are you NOT willing to spend on?

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Behind the Numbers (National Retail Federation):

"Seventy-two percent of consumers plan to celebrate Halloween this year, consistent with last year’s record of 73%. Top holiday activities include handing out candy (67%), decorating their home or yard (52%), dressing up in costume (49%), carving a pumpkin (43%) and throwing or attending a party (29%)."

"Early Halloween shopping is on the rise, with 47% of survey participants beginning their shopping before October, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is up from 37% five years ago and compares with just 32% in 2014."

About the Author

Kathryn Dawson

Kathryn (she/her) is excited to join the NGPF team after 9 years of experience in education as a mentor, tutor, and special education teacher. She is a graduate of Cornell University with a degree in policy analysis and management and has a master's degree in education from Brooklyn College. Kathryn is looking forward to bringing her passion for accessibility and educational justice into curriculum design at NGPF. During her free time, Kathryn loves embarking on cooking projects, walking around her Seattle neighborhood with her dog, or lounging in a hammock with a book.