CB05-FF.15-2 October 24, 2005 (reissued) |
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Halloween Oct. 31, 2005 |
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The observance of Halloween, which dates from the Dark Ages, has long
been associated with thoughts of witches, ghosts, devils and hobgoblins.
Over the years, the customs and rituals
associated with Halloween have changed dramatically. Today, many of
the young and “young-at-heart” take a more light-hearted
approach — donning a scary disguise or one that may bring on smiles
when they go door-to-door for treats or attend or host a Halloween party. 6 In 2004, Utah had the highest proportion of its total population in
the 5-to-13 age group (14.9 percent), followed by Alaska (14.1 percent).
106 million Jack O’ Lanterns and Pies Where to Spend Halloween?
Candy and Costumes 519 25 pounds 2,581 |
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Editor’s note: Some of the preceding
data were collected in surveys and, therefore, are subject to sampling error.
Questions or comments should be directed to the Census Bureau’s Public
Information Office: telephone: (301) 763-3030; fax: (301) 457-3670; or e-mail: <pio@census.gov>. |