"If you went to a Halloween party in the 1940s, chances are you'd be bobbing for apples. In the 1970s, you'd probably be covered in glitter paint. The way people celebrate the spooky season has evolved over the decades, from homemade costumes and neighborhood parties to school parades and elaborate haunted houses. Each year the amount of money Americans spend celebrating the holiday seems to grow, too."
"This Halloween, Americans are expected to spend a record $13.1 billion, the National Retail Federation reported, citing its annual survey. Many survey respondents said they planned to take part in Halloween traditions, like carving pumpkins or attending a party, yet over the years, other traditions have fallen out of favor. See how today's celebrations compare to those of the past. Here are 20 vintage photos of people picking pumpkins, marching in costume parades, and enjoying other Halloween traditions."
Bobbing for apples was popular in the 1940s. Glitter paint costumes were common in the 1970s. Celebrations have evolved from homemade costumes and neighborhood parties to school parades and elaborate haunted houses. Americans are increasingly spending more on Halloween, with an expected record $13.1 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation survey. Many people plan to take part in traditions such as carving pumpkins and attending parties, while other customs have fallen out of favor over time. Vintage photos capture people picking pumpkins, marching in costume parades, and enjoying a range of Halloween activities across decades.
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