Fun Facts about Halloween

 Are you ready for a frightfully good time? Halloween is one of the most popular holidays in America and there are so many spooktacularly fun ways to celebrate. But first, take a look at some fun facts about Halloween as you start to think about your plans…if you dare…
  •  In 2010, an estimated 41 million trick-or-treaters across the U.S. ventured out into the night to collect their candy from a total of 117 million households.
      
  •  At least 50% of people plan to dress up in a costume on Halloween. For adults, the most popular costume choices are witches, pirates, and vampires. For kids, look out for little princesses, superheroes, ghosts, and ninjas.
      
  •  Pets get in on the costume action, too: 14.7% of pet owners purchase a pint-size costume for their furry friends.
      
  •  In 2010, 1.1 billion pounds of pumpkins were turned into grinning jack-o’-lanterns or delicious pies.
      
  •  Illinois, New York, and Ohio are the top pumpkin producing states.
      
  •  Halloween ranks 2nd behind Christmas for total dollars spent on decorations. Popular Halloween decorations include life-size skeletons, extra large inflatable pumpkins, fake cob webs, and much more.
      
  •  There are a number of cities and towns across the country with ghostly names. Some of these festive towns are: 
    •  Frankenstein, Missouri
    •  Tombstone, Arizona
    •  Cape Fear, North Carolina
    •  Skull Creek, Nebraska
    •  Spiderweb, South Carolina
    •  Goblintown, Virginia
    •  Screamer, Alabama
    •  Black Cat, Arkansas
    •  Bloody Corners, Ohio
    •  Hell Hollow, New Hampshire
 Are you shivering with excitement yet? If you’re ready to start planning your party, send a bootiful Halloween invitation today!
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