Adults embrace Halloween as adult party holiday
A National Retail Federation survey shows 18 to 24 year olds lead in dressing in costume and attending parties, with 25 to 34 year olds following. Older adults decorate more, while companies and nonprofits leverage the shift, and experts note Halloween's roots as an adult celebration. New Orleans with Arnaud's hosts annual formal costume events illustrating urban party culture.
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Giving to Largest Charities Drops for First Time in 12 Years
The Chronicle of Philanthropy reports 2002 donations to the 400 largest charities fell 1.2 percent to 46.9 billion amid a weak economy and donor uncertainty. The Salvation Army slipped from top, while the American Red Cross rose to No. 1 with 1.7 billion total.
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