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Jasmine Weis: A look at Halloween traditions around the world

October 25, 2016 by Jasmine Weis Leave a Comment

Halloween is a cherished holiday in the USA, with 93 percent of kids and 68 percent of adults celebrating the day, and an estimated $6.9 billion being spent on costumes, candy and decorations-and that’s just for last year! With Oct. 31 just around the corner, everyone is scrambling to put together last minute costumes and […]

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