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FILE _ Sam Desai, right, takes a Halloween-themed photo of his wife, Sonia Desai, and son, Rishan Desai, in downtown Dallas, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

NEW YORK – Sherry Jenkins is a Halloween person by default. She lives in Blairstown, New Jersey, a rural town where much of the original “Friday the 13th” horror movie was filmed.

That date is, of course, a huge draw for tourists, but the town and its residents are all in on promoting Halloween as well with a parade and other activities. Jenkins, 69, goes along with the vibe, hosting friends and handing out candy to 1,000 or more trick-or-treaters every year.

She's not alone. About two-thirds of U.S. adults will celebrate Halloween in some way this year

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