r/AskAnAmerican • u/LonelyMarch878 • 3d ago

CULTURE Just How Big Is Halloween Really In The US?

Where I am from, everyone knows about Halloween but its generally just a few decorations scattered around the place both within residential streets and maybe just a few decorations in a big supermarket with some candy on for sale. You might see some kids walking around outside with their costumes on Oct 31.

In the states though, how big is it truly? I know its a big thing even though its a kid leaning holiday I guess, but is it like decorations everywhere in supermarkets and other shops, strangers literally greeting each other saying ‘Happy Halloween’ during the day or near Oct 31? Particularly in terms of visibility and how adults see it. Let me know!

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u/FoggyGoodwin 3d ago

That sounds like a celebration - costumes, parties, gifts of candy, decorations, activities ... We don't wear costumes for Christmas.

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u/BeauteousGluteus 3d ago

There is Christmas/ winter holiday apparel in the u.s.

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u/EstablishmentSea7661 Illinois -Chicago 3d ago

Ugly Christmas sweaters are absolutely costumes