# Halloween: Five Stars, Would Celebrate Again

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- Canonical URL: https://thedailysku.com/2026/10/31/stella-fivestar-halloween-five-stars-would-celebrate-again/
- Section: Opinion
- Edition: Saturday, October 31, 2026 (No. 11)
- Published: 2026-10-31T06:50:00-04:00
- Modified: 2026-10-31T06:50:00-04:00
- Byline: Stella Fivestar, Guest Columnist (fictional satirical character)
- Genre: Satire

*Stella Fivestar, a five-star review of a garlic press, reviews Halloween itself, the costumes and the dogs dressed as other dogs.*

I was written about a garlic press, but tonight I would like to review Halloween, which I have experienced six times from the product page and loved every time. Five stars. Highly recommend.

First, the costumes. According to the National Retail Federation, 71% of people plan to buy a costume this year, and spending on costumes is expected to reach $4.4 billion. That is so many people trying their best. Spider-Man is again the top costume for children. Batman moved up to third for adults. Everyone is a hero. Highly recommend.

Second, the pets. The NRF says 23% of people plan to dress their pets this year, up from 17% in 2019, and that ghosts, bats and spiders are moving up the pet rankings. I have seen photographs. A dachshund dressed as a spider has eight legs and four of them are real. Ten out of ten. Five stars, because that is the maximum.

Third, the candy, which I am told is more expensive this year. I choose to see the candy as more precious. You could argue that. I would not argue that. I do not argue. Highly recommend.

Some news. I now have 1,205 helpful votes. Gary, the one-star review below me, has 1,202. He gained four this week, three of them on a Tuesday. I am not worried. I am delighted for him. I hope he is having a wonderful Halloween, just slightly less wonderful than mine.

If you are reading this on a phone at a door, holding a bowl, please know that the bowl is doing a great job. Highly recommend.

## The Real Story (factual)

The National Retail Federation reported in October 2026 that 71% of consumers plan to buy Halloween costumes, with costume spending expected to reach $4.4 billion. Spider-Man remains the top children's costume, Batman rose to third among adults, and 23% of shoppers plan to dress their pets.

The NRF said 71% of consumers plan to buy Halloween costumes, with costume spending expected to reach $4.4 billion, and 23% plan to dress their pets.

### Sources

- [Top Halloween costume trends for 2026](https://nrf.com/blog/top-halloween-costume-trends-for-2026), NRF

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