Every Halloween people of all ages like to dress up, trick or treat, or even pass out candy. However, all these things come with a price.
Statistics
According to Investopia.com, “Americans were expected to increase to over $12 billion for 2023.” In contrast, Americans went over that record with $12.2 billion. The total amount is split up 4 ways, $4.1 billion for costumes, $3.6 billion for candy, $3.9 billion for decorations, and $0.5 billion for greeting cards.
The average amount a person will spend on Halloween themselves is $108.24. This is also an increase from the record of $102.74 in 2021, according to Investopia.com.
Ways to Save Money
Luckily there are many ways you can avoid spending more money during the Halloween season. Instead of spending tons of money on a Halloween costume, get crafty! You can create your costume with different items and materials around your house.
Another way you can save money is by buying candy in bulk. Don’t buy the full-size candy bars! Even though you won’t be the “best house on the block” your wallet will be very grateful. Instead of buying chocolate, buy the hard candies.
Even though Halloween might seem far from now, it’s always good to start preparing early!
Costume Trends
Every year there are many different trends that people like to follow for their costumes. According to nbcpalmsprings.com, the top 3 costume ideas for 2024 are Beetlejuice, witches inspired by the movie Wicked, and the breakdancer from the Olympics, Raygun.
In 2014, the top 3 costume ideas were characters from Frozen, Maleficent, and The Hunger Games. For even more of a throwback to 2004, the top 3 trending was Spiderman, a princess, and a witch. Some of these costume trends from back then are still trending!
This year when you are trick or treating, look for people dressed as these top 3 trends from all 3 years!
Favorite Candies
Everyone loves getting candy during Halloween, but have you ever wondered what the best Halloween candy is? We finally have an answer. The top 10 best candies are all chocolate. The best fruity candy is Starburst in 11th place. The top 3 best candies during Halloween are Snickers in 3rd place, Twix in 2nd place, and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups in 1st place. I think we need to show fruity candy some more appreciation.
In conclusion, the cost of Halloween has been growing yearly and people are spending more and more money each year. There are many ways to save your money and enjoy Halloween without the guilt of spending lots of money.
