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 (see picture above).
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 the 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 (yup I did that one too)
- The rest in decorations & cards (you should see our yard)
- $77.52 is the average each person will spend this year on Halloween (again you should SEE our yard)
From everyone here at Tropical Financial - we hope you have a BOOtiful evening and a very Happy Halloween!!!
^Amy
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