Mon, Oct 31, 2005 - Page 16 News List

Halloween is growing up

As more adults are getting in on the action, retailers are taking advantage of increased festive demand

By Shivani Vora  /  NY TIMES NEWS SERVICE , NEW YORK

"The Wack-o-Wax Lips, the Mary Janes," he said. "These adults want all the candy from when they were young."

Nostalgic candy holds less interest for Dave Weiss. He is deliberating over the chocolate pumpkin and the spiced cake.

"We've already bought our pumpkin beer, but I'm not sure what the rest of the menu is yet," he says. "I do know that it will be a memorable meal."

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