Waco Tribune-Herald (Waco, TX)

Halloween Catering More to Adults for Holiday as Retailers See Selling Boom.

Waco Tribune-Herald (Waco, TX) | October 26, 2003 | Copyright

Byline: Cindy V. Culp

Oct. 26--Don't tell the kids, but Halloween is now just as much for adults as it is for pint-sized trick-or-treaters.

Retailers' shelves are stuffed with a variety of decorations children wouldn't touch -- what kid would pick a pumpkin wreath over a smoldering cauldron? -- as well as items their parents won't let them touch because of the high price tag. Take, for example, Target's $29.99 fog machine or Spencer Gifts' $54.99 vampire fountain.

Costume stores are also getting in on the act, stocking as many costumes for adults as…

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