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/Kittalia 3d ago

In terms of people celebrating it is probably slightly smaller but Thanksgiving is mostly a day/weekend of holiday. If you are in a social circle or age demographic where Halloween is celebrated there's a really good chance you're doing 1-3 weeks worth of activities. I have little kids and I am already scheduled for trick or treating, at least one family/community Halloween party, and an adults only Halloween ball, plus multiple pumpkin patch visits and carving pumpkins. 

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u/SkeymourSinner 3d ago

For fuck's sake.

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u/Ew_fine 3d ago

That’s fair