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This post was written by Stephanie Fader, Sr. Marketing Manager

Are you ready for a frightfully good time? Halloween, one of the most popular holidays in America, is creeping up on us and there are so many spooktacularly fun ways to celebrate. But first, let’s take a look at some fun facts about Halloween as you start to think about your plans…if you dare…

• Last year, an estimated 41 million trick-or-treaters across the U.S. ventured out into the night to collect their candy from a total of 117 million households.
• At least 50% of people plan to dress up in costume this Halloween. For adults, the most popular costume choices are witches, pirates, and vampires. For kids, look out for little princesses, superheroes, ghosts, and ninjas.
• Pets get in on the costume action too: 14.7% of pet owners plan to purchase a pint size costume for their furry friends.
• Last year, 1.1 billion pounds of pumpkins were turned into grinning jack-o’-lanterns or delicious pies.
• Illinois, New York, and Ohio are the top pumpkin producing states.
• Halloween ranks 2nd behind Christmas for total dollars spent on decorations. Popular Halloween decorations include life-size skeletons, extra large inflatable pumpkins, and fake cob webs.
• There are a number of cities and towns across the country with ghostly names. They include:
  • Frankenstein, Missouri
  • Tombstone, Arizona
  • Cape Fear, North Carolina
  • Skull Creek, Nebraska
  • Spiderweb, South Carolina
  • Goblintown, Virginia
  • Screamer, Alabama
  • Black Cat, Arkansas
  • Bloody Corners, Ohio
  • Hell Hollow, New Hampshire

How will you celebrate Halloween this year? You can find party themes, decorating tips, recipes, costume ideas, and more in the Halloween party ideas section of the site. If you’re ready to start planning your party, send a bootiful Halloween invitation today!

This post was written by Stephanie Fader, Sr. Marketing Manager

Father’s Day — always celebrated on the third Sunday in June — is coming up this weekend on Sunday, June 19th. We thought it would be fun to share some interesting facts about Father’s Day in honor of the occasion:

• The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that there are 70.1 million fathers across the nation.

• Father’s Day was first celebrated in 1910 by Sonora Dodd who wanted a special day to honor her father, a Civil War veteran who raised his six kids by himself. In 1972, President Richard Nixon signed the law that made Father’s Day an official holiday.

• There are more phone calls made in the U.S. on Mother’s Day than on Father’s Day. However, the percentage of collect calls on Father’s Day is much higher. According to Snopes.com, Father’s Day is actually the busiest day of the year for collect calls!

• Father’s Day is the fourth most popular occasion for sending greeting cards, after Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. Send your dad a free Father’s Day eCard today!

• The tie is traditionally the most popular Father’s Day gift. Want to break tradition? Check out ideas for homemade Father’s Day gifts, Father’s Day gift baskets, and Father’s Day crafts the kids can make for dad.

How do you plan to celebrate Father’s Day? If you’re still trying to figure out what to do, consider a family cookout, Father’s Day brunch, or trip to the beach. There’s still time to send Father’s Day invites to your family. Start planning!