A lousy economy has not dampened the Halloween spirit.
Seven in 10 Americans are celebrating Halloween this year -- up 5 percent from last year, according to the National Retail Foundation.
And we're not talking about homemade costumes and popcorn balls; the average Halloween participant will spend more than $72 on decorations, costumes and candy, with total Halloween spending expected to reach $6.86 billion.
Chart: Halloween 2011 - Average Historical Spending
The American Red Cross is helping people in the Midwest with shelter, food, relief supplies and emotional comfort after tornadoes over the weekend destroyed homes and left thousands without power.
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