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October 30, 2009

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What's hot for Halloween

Halloween is Saturday, and it's estimated we'll spend billions for the holiday. (How much exactly?) How will Americans spend all that dough? Costumes and candy galore, pumpkins, decor, haunted houses and more.
Costumes: Top sellers are witches, princesses, pirates and superheroes, but pop-culture costumes are also hot. The biggest trend is bloody obvious, and here are some ways to get in touch with your inner vampire. Think Michael Jackson gloves
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or Kate Gosselin wigs. Or get some video inspiration for a shiny, floating parody.Candy: Chocolate is by far the most popular Halloween treat, but kids also love prank candy, themed lollipops and, well, gross gummies. This year a dark variation on a Valentine's favorite is a big seller.
Creative carving: The old eyes-nose-mouth triangles have given way to complex and beautiful pumpkin designs. Get creative with free templates and tips.
Halloween - Tillson Street - Michael Jackson?Image by George E. Norkus via Flickr
Spooky décor: Make a do-it-yourself gravestone or hang ghostly apparitions in the trees. If you're willing to put a little effort into it, this electronic creep is frighteningly good.
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Haunted houses: Most every city has pay-per-scare haunted houses. This one in New Hampshire and another in Pennsylvania are popular, but this horrifying home in Baton Rouge consistently gets top ratings.
Boo you: Have you ever been BOO-ed? It's a cute way to spread Halloween spirit from house to house.