Amidst all the adorable trick-or-treaters and fun parties, I all too often forget that Halloween is actually pretty scary – and I’m not just talking about killer clowns. Halloween supposedly signals a connection between this world and “the next.” It’s a time where spirits come alive. That is, if you believe in them. In 2012, […]
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Trick or Treat: Who Gives Halloween Gifts
Is Halloween the new season of giving? While customary to send cards on holidays like Christmas or Valentine’s Day, we at CivicScience wondered if anyone sends cards or gifts during the spookiest season of the year. 13% of respondents give some kind Halloween gift. Let’s take a look at the gifters. Card-Buyers Those who only […]
This Year’s Most Popular Halloween Candy
There are still two genuine surprises that the all-knowing internet will never be able to take away from us. First, developing an old disposable camera. Anyone who has ever found an old disposable camera, or even developed a new one, knows how surprising and comical this can be. There’s no telling what’s in store. Second, […]
Spooktacular Halloween Insights
After popping into a crowded Halloween store this past weekend, I found I wasn’t the only one still shopping for the holiday. The National Retail Federation expects Americans to spend an average of $74.34 on Halloween items, which is down a little over $3 from last year. When thinking about the amount of candy many […]
Retailers Can’t Disguise the Halloween Costume Gender Bias
In a few weeks, nearly half of U.S. people will be giving out candy to trick-or-treaters at Halloween: But how are today’s little boys and girls dressing for this holiday? A few weeks ago, there was a flurry of shares on social media concerning a mother who was criticizing Party City’s selection of Halloween costumes […]
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Who Decks Out Their Crib for Halloween and Who Doesn’t?
When you’re traipsing around your neighborhood on Halloween, take note of which houses are decorated for the holiday and which ones aren’t. You might guess that people who decorate their homes for Halloween are much more likely to have kids. You’d be right. From there, you could guess that “Decorators” are more likely than “Non-Decorators” […]
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Halloween 2013
Pumpkin carving, haunted houses, trick-or-treating, costume parties, candy, and scary movies are in the air as Halloween approaches. Today, we are sharing with you people’s traditions, decorating intent and costume plans for the holiday. It may not surprise you that people like to dress up for Halloween, but you may find it interesting that people […]
