Halloween Costumes Have Grown Into A Billion-Dollar Industry

The video explores the transformation of Halloween into an adult-centric celebration, with increased spending on adult costumes. The pandemic impacted Halloween sales, but with vaccines, young adults are reviving traditions like parties and bar crawls. Stores like Fantasy Costumes highlight the shift towards adult costumes. The practice of dressing up has historical roots in paganism and Christianity, with significant influence from the LGBTQ community in the 1970s. The rise of sexy costumes began in the 70s, and today, popular adult costumes include witches, vampires, and ghosts.

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