Finally, October and October memes are here! The crisp air, changing leaves, and cozy vibes signal that fall has officially arrived — the time of year to line up for pumpkin spice everything, bring out the flannels, and dust off the Halloween decor andHalloween memes.

As Halloween draws nearer, the excitement for the festivities only builds. The spooky decorations pop up everywhere, horror movies dominate your Netflix must-watch, and you start brainstorming forcostume ideas. Waiting for Halloween to come seems like a monthlong October pastime.

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An October meme featuring a glowing blue character with a nervous expression. Text reads, “HOLD ON TO YOUR DOOKIE, IT’S ABOUT TO GET SPOOKY!"

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An October meme showing a woman labeled “September 30th” yelling at a person with a pumpkin head labeled “October 1st,” symbolizing the transition to October.

An October meme featuring a giant skeleton displayed in a pink “Barbie” box labeled “Barboo.” Text above reads, “My neighbours are back with their annual giant skeleton."

Why America Loves Halloween More Than the UK

America loves Halloween. People deck their houses and lawns with the spookiest decorations, and all their alter egos come out to play. Compared to other cultures, like the UK, it seems the USA loves this spooky holiday more.

One reason Halloween did not take hold in the UK was “its proximity to our own pyromaniacal Bonfire Night, with its anti-Catholic echoes of martyrs burned at the stake,” Hoare explains. The Brits would like to believe they have since ”conquered the darkness, both actual and metaphorical, that Halloween commemorated.”

Halloween is sanitized in a culture where the reality of death is largely avoided. Under the Californian sun, Hollywood tempers those heavier themes with celebratory pumpkins and turns nightmares into comic books.

An October meme featuring a tweet from “Shower Thoughts” saying, “Oct, Nov, Dec feels like Fri, Sat, Sun of the year,” implying a festive year-end vibe.

Halloween Spending Hits a Record High in 2024

Breaking down these billions, it is projected that 3.8 billion will be spent on Halloween costumes, 3.8 billion will be spent on sprucing up spaces with Halloween decorations, 3.5 billion will be spent on candy, and 0.5 billion will be spent on Halloween greeting cards.

According to Will Granados, Senior Manager and Media Relations officer at NRF, the preps started earlier this year, too, with 47% of survey participants admitting to shopping for their Halloween way before October (3). This figure is up from 37% five years ago and compares with just 32% in 2014. This is a substantial difference, meaning we can expect the Halloween fanfare to be extraordinary this year.

A Halloween-themed October meme featuring a carved pumpkin creature with a spooky face, holding pumpkin guts and another carved pumpkin head. Text reads, “Everyone: It’s still summer! Me:"

An October meme with a skeleton relaxing in bed, holding a steaming cup, with a sleeping black cat beside it. Text above reads, “My plans for October."

The Most Searched Halloween Costumes of the YearGoogle analyzes Halloween searches yearly in a report called Freightgeist 2024 (4). In this report, they examine all things Halloween and examine what people look for regarding the ghastly holiday.Based on Google searches, we’re expecting to see this cast of ghouls, villains, and cute animations come to life on the Halloween streets. We’re sure the social feeds will showcase many trick-or-treaters don their pick of this year’s costumes. And we can’t wait to determine who will wear them best.Shrunken Head from Beetlejuice takes the top spot. Delores, also from Beetlejuice, is among the top five most searched costumes. This follows the cinematic re-release of the 1988 classic Beetlejuice.Some other top searches include the smiling creature Catnap, the Australian breakdancer Raygun, the jester-style Pomni, Red from “Descendants,” cutesy singer Sabrina Carpenter, Deadpool from the “Deadpool and Wolverine” movie, a Chipotle Burrito, and of course, the colorful cast of “Inside Out,” including Envy, Anger, Disgust, and Anxiety.

The Most Searched Halloween Costumes of the Year

Google analyzes Halloween searches yearly in a report called Freightgeist 2024 (4). In this report, they examine all things Halloween and examine what people look for regarding the ghastly holiday.

Based on Google searches, we’re expecting to see this cast of ghouls, villains, and cute animations come to life on the Halloween streets. We’re sure the social feeds will showcase many trick-or-treaters don their pick of this year’s costumes. And we can’t wait to determine who will wear them best.

Shrunken Head from Beetlejuice takes the top spot. Delores, also from Beetlejuice, is among the top five most searched costumes. This follows the cinematic re-release of the 1988 classic Beetlejuice.

Some other top searches include the smiling creature Catnap, the Australian breakdancer Raygun, the jester-style Pomni, Red from “Descendants,” cutesy singer Sabrina Carpenter, Deadpool from the “Deadpool and Wolverine” movie, a Chipotle Burrito, and of course, the colorful cast of “Inside Out,” including Envy, Anger, Disgust, and Anxiety.

An October meme showing horror movie characters lounging on pool chairs in the sun. Text above reads, “When it’s October but still 90 degrees and sunny outside."

An October meme showing a skeleton peeking through window blinds. The text above reads, “Rare footage of me waiting for October to start,” implying eager anticipation.

An October meme showing a comparison: on the left, a calm scene labeled “September 30th,” and on the right, a spooky scene labeled “October 1st,” highlighting the shift in vibe.

An October meme featuring a kitten wearing a witch hat, sitting next to a small pumpkin. The text above reads, “‘Are you excited for Hallowe-’ Me:” indicating enthusiasm.

An October meme featuring a cartoon skeleton with raised arms in a spooky scene. The text above reads, “When it’s October 137th but most people are celebrating Valentine’s Day,” implying a long-lasting Halloween spirit.

An October meme featuring skeletons dancing in a circle with the caption “[SPOOKS EXCITEDLY].” Text above reads, “When you realise that tomorrow is October 1th,” indicating excitement for October.

An October meme showing a child sitting on a road, labeled “me enjoying spooky season,” while a truck labeled “November” approaches, symbolizing the end of October.

An October meme featuring a cartoon character in a cozy sweater lying in autumn leaves. The text reads, “My favorite color is October,” celebrating the fall season.

An October meme showing a character looking out at a scene of skeletons playing instruments. The text reads, “When it’s 11PM in California and you see October memes hitting from the East Coast,” implying anticipation for spooky content.

An October meme using a movie scene with three panels. “Among us memes” says, “You can’t defeat me.” “Political memes” replies, “I know, but he can,” referring to an image of a skeleton playing a trumpet with the caption “doot doot,” representing the power of Halloween memes.

An October meme featuring a character labeled “Me” holding a mug while pouring coffee labeled “Spooky sh**.” Text above reads, “October mood,” indicating a love for all things spooky.

An October meme with a two-panel comparison. The top shows a skeleton playing a trumpet labeled “doot doot” with text, “Most of the Eastern Hemisphere in spooktober already.” The bottom shows a sad person sitting on a bench with text, “America and Europe still in September 30,” highlighting the time zone differences.

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An October meme featuring a tweet from “Shower Thoughts” that reads, “October 1st feels more like Halloween than November 1st,” emphasizing the excitement of October’s arrival.

An October meme featuring a person with a pumpkin head in a yoga pose in a spooky setting. Text reads, “Calendar: October 1st. Me:” showing excitement for Halloween season.

An October meme showing two cartoon skeletons glowing with excitement. Text above reads, “Everyone when the clock struck midnight on September 30th,” capturing the anticipation for October.

An October meme featuring a character in a scary mask wearing a pink robe, holding a coffee mug on a porch with pumpkins. Text above reads, “How I’m waking up tomorrow,” capturing the Halloween spirit.

An October meme showing a disappointed person standing in a store filled with Christmas decorations. Text reads, “Me: I’m going to the store to get a few Halloween decorations. Me at the store:” humorously capturing the early arrival of Christmas decor.

An October meme featuring a cat dressed in a tuxedo, holding a small spoon. The text reads, “GENTLEMEN IT’S SPOOKTOBER, IT’S TIME TO GET SPOOKY,” playfully welcoming the Halloween season.

An October meme showing a handshake between a skeleton and a muscular arm. The labels read “Skeletons” and “Green Day,” with “Waking up when September ends” above, humorously connecting the band’s song to the arrival of October.

An October meme featuring a skull emoji with text above that reads, “Emoji that should be only allowed on Spooktober,” humorously suggesting it is perfect for the Halloween season.

An October meme featuring a child in a witch costume crying next to carved pumpkins. The text above reads, “Me every time I think about the fact that October’s almost over,” expressing sadness about the end of the Halloween season.

An October meme featuring three images of the Home Depot giant skeleton in various locations. The text reads, “The Home Depot giant skeleton is the only good thing to collectively happen to us this year. I love him,” highlighting the fun and joy it brings during Halloween.

An October meme featuring two close-up images of a bird skeleton. The top image reads “you want” and the bottom reads “sum spook,” humorously offering a spooky vibe for the Halloween season.

An October meme featuring a golden skeleton on a transparent background. The text reads, “You’ve scrolled far enough to unlock the golden skeleton! (If you haven’t scrolled far enough you may unlock this in the spooky store for 14.99),” humorously celebrating reaching the spooky season.

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