Consumers will spend $ 2.2 billion 48 years ago , according to the U.S. Census Bureau . 42.1 million children will go trick-or-treating , according to the National Retail Federation . 4.8 million : Adults who plan to be a witch this Halloween . `` It 's the Great Pumpkin , Box premiered 48 years ago .
Consumers will spend $ 2.2 billion 48 years ago , according to the U.S. Census Bureau . 42.1 million children will go trick-or-treating , according to the National Retail Federation . `` It 's the Great Pumpkin , Box premiered 48 years ago .