Halloween is that spectacular time of year when we get to dress up and pretend to be something else, PLUS eat A LOT of candy. Our department has always dressed up and this year is no exception. We’ve come up with a great idea to celebrate Halloween this year, but you will have to wait until Monday to see the outcome. Be sure to keep up with us on Facebook and twitter!
Have you ever stopped to think what people spend on things like candy and costumes? This country spends BILLIONS of dollars on Halloween...yes you read that correct - BILLIONS! According to the National Retail Federation, Americans have spent more than $7Billion on Halloween related items this year! Here's t
he breakdown:
- $2.5Billion Halloween CANDY (wonder how much the dentist bills are next month?)
- $1.4Billion Adult Costumes
- $1.1Billion Children's Costumes
- $350Million PETS costumes (Yes this is a real thing… my boss dresses her dogs up yearly)
- The rest in decorations & cards
- $77.52 is the average each person will spend this year on Halloween
Regardless of what YOU have spent on this holiday, we hope that you've been having fun and enjoying a LOT of candy.
From everyone here at Tropical Financial - we hope you have a BOOtiful evening and a very Happy Halloween!!!