Candy prices remain stubbornly high, holiday traditions are forced to change, and soaring bills make Halloween in the U.S. "even scarier."

As Halloween approaches on October 31, decorations such as jack-o'-lanterns, skeleton ornaments, and spider webs are gradually appearing on American streets, and people are beginning to prepare for this holiday known for its "spooky atmosphere." However, as the festive mood builds, the continued rise in the cost of living is also prompting many American families to recalculate their holiday spending. Affected by factors such as tight energy supplies and tariffs driving up costs, prices for a variety of holiday consumer goods on the U.S. marketfrom candy and costumes to pet accessories and yard decorationshave surged. A report by CBS News put it bluntly: this year, American consumers are facing Halloween expenses that are "increasingly frightening."