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Halloween is a lot of fun for kids . . . but forget about them for a second. Should adults get their own night to celebrate Halloween?
The term “ADULToween” is back in the news. The folks at Ferrero candies got it trending last year.
Their new poll found over HALF of adults think grown-ups should get their own night to celebrate Halloween without involving the kids. 54% wish it was a thing.
Here are a few more stats on candy and Halloween-obsessed adults . . .
1. Most of us agree Halloween isn’t JUST for kids. 62% think it’s “as much for adults as it is for children.” That jumps to 71% for parents.
2. Most parents WILL steal from their kids’ candy stash. Two-thirds say they have the “right” to dip into their kid’s stash starting November 1st. 58% think they should also be allowed to dig in WHILE taking their kids trick-or-treating.
3. Whether you have kids or not, you’re probably eating candy this month. 64% of us will buy candy even if we’re not expecting trick-or-treaters. 71% of parents said they’ll buy extra candy for themselves “just in case.”
4. The candy we’re most likely to steal? 76% said full-sized candy bars are their top choice . . . 72% prefer “familiar flavors” over new types . . . and 67% still prefer nostalgic favorites from their own childhood.
5. Men take Halloween a little more seriously. 52% splurge on premium candy to make sure they’re a “good candy house,” compared to 41% of women. 21% of men and 15% of women will also pass judgement on their neighbors if the candy they hand out sucks.
6. It’s a very nostalgic holiday. 60% said they celebrate for nostalgic reasons. It jumps to 68% for parents.
7. Americans LOVE Halloween. 47% said it’s their favorite holiday. (47% seems high. Do half of us really love Halloween more than Christmas, Thanksgiving . . . and Global Handwashing Day?)
(Ferrero)
