Is Halloween celebrated more enthusiastically in Utah and Cache Valley than other parts of the country?
The claim that it is has been heard at The Herald Journal a few times over the years, and this week the newspaper decided to take the topic to its Facebook followers and see if they agree.
But first, consider a few findings from retail industry sources that track the popularity of the holiday. Make of them what you will.
According to a study by the Midwestern residential building company Lombardo Homes, Utah ranks No. 1 in Halloween decoration Google searches, based on an analysis of more than 1,000 topic-related search terms. Rounding out the top five states in the overall rankings were Illinois, Texas, New Jersey and New Mexico.
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This story is made possible thanks to a community reporting partnership between The Herald Journal and Utah Public Radio.
