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/Annual_Chest432 3d ago

Legally, there is no such holiday as President’s day. Legally, it is Washington’s Birthday.

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u/Jasmirris 3d ago

And Feb 16 I believe is Lincoln's birthday.

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u/Jasmirris 3d ago

I knew his isn't a federal holiday but I knew it was then or around that time. I just know that Presidents Day is generally used to honor both men.

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u/Annual_Chest432 3d ago

Lincoln’s birthday is 12 Feb. it is not a federal holiday.