So it’s about the money?

Halloween is a good time for the candy companies.

How much did you spend this year on Halloween? (Candy, costumes, etc.)

Halloween is the holiday that puts the “conspicuous” into “conspicuous consumption.” If that sexy-Michelle Bachmann or zombie-Khadafi ensemble doesn’t draw stares, you’re wearing it wrong. If you’re under the age of 12, you had better rake in enough candy to induce insulin shock. And if you’re heading out to the bar, well, your wardrobe isn’t the only thing that should be blacked out.

Of course, all that indulgence comes with a price tag. This year, experts estimate that consumers will spend about $6 billion on Halloween-related purchases.