Skip To Content
BuzzFeed Homepage
Sign In
Search BuzzFeed

    13 Things I Want To Know About Halloween In America

    Seriously America, what is candy corn?

    Josie Ayre
    by Josie Ayre

    BuzzFeed Staff

    1. First off, why do you go so big at Halloween?

    2. How come you start prepping for Halloween so early?

    @phctogenic / Via Twitter: @phctogenic

    I started writing this post in September! SEPTEMBER! Because I was informed by my American counterparts that they had already started to prep for the big day. If, and if, I do anything for Halloween I usually prep for it the day before at most!

    3. Why do you all spend so much money on Halloween?

    NRF / Via nrf.com

    According to the National Retail Federation, the average American planned to spend an average $86.79 last year.

    4. Do your dogs mind being stuffed into lil' cute costumes?

    Hope Reyes @hopereyes24

    Guys.....I bought Halloween costumes for my dogs already

    Reply Retweet Favorite
    @hopereyes24 / Via Twitter: @hopereyes24

    My dog would not be happy about this.

    5. How did you get so damn good at pumpkin carving?

    elizabeth @lizzy_k_white

    I totally forgot about my family’s legendary pumpkin carving skills. Last year was good, but this year I’m taking it to the next level

    Reply Retweet Favorite
    @lizzy_k_white / Via Twitter: @lizzy_k_white

    You guys do some professional looking shit to those squash plants.

    6. And is going to the pumpkin patch connected to Halloween or do you guys just really like pumpkins?

    7. Do you actually send Halloween greeting cards?!

    8. Do you actually TP houses if they don't get into the spooky holiday spirit?

    Twitter / @TheClemReport / Getty Images / iStock / Via Twitter: @TheClemReport

    Does no candy really equal a clean-up the next day?

    9. Are Halloween-themed gender reveals about to become a thing?

    Nikle @Gentry_Nicole6

    Baby Gentry #2 is a...

    Reply Retweet Favorite
    @gentry_nicole6 / Via Twitter: @Gentry_Nicole6

    10. What is candy corn?! And why is it such a hotly contested confectionary snack?

    pooja what is this behaviour @bi_saxy

    We’re coming up to that time of year again so once again I’d like to say: if you like candy corn fuck you

    Reply Retweet Favorite
    @bi_saxy / Via Twitter: @bi_saxy

    I know a simple google would answer this burning question but maybe I like to keep the mystery alive, ok?

    11. Is it true that some houses actually give out super healthy snacks instead of candy?

    12. I want to know whether Halloween at Disneyworld and Disneyland is as incredible as it looks?

    13. And finally, what actually constitutes as a Halloween costume to you guys?

    Amazon / Via amazon.co.uk

    Is Halloween just an excuse for you guys to dress up?