| Halloween has become a major gifting occasion over | | | | is the college student. Parents and relatives are often |
| the past few years and the trend is growing. You | | | | missing those students a great deal by the time that |
| may wonder who sends Halloween gift baskets | | | | the end of October rolls around so they like to send |
| when kids just go door-to-door and get candy for | | | | a little something to let the student know that they |
| free. The statistics might actually surprise you. | | | | are thinking about them and it's a wonderful |
| Everyone from parents, to aunts and uncles, to | | | | pick-me-up for the students who are often facing |
| grandparents, and even corporate businesses are | | | | mid-term exams and home sickness around the same |
| sending Halloween gifts these days. The reasons for | | | | time. |
| sending Halloween gifts vary as well. While it is | | | | Other recipients/senders who fall into the sentimental |
| traditional to send gift baskets at Christmas, Mother's | | | | category are adults themselves. Let's face it, not all |
| Day and other major holidays or events, sending a | | | | of us outgrow our sweet tooth! We may not want |
| Halloween gift can be considered a more 'strategic' | | | | to go all out by dressing up and hosting or attending |
| pursuit. The end result achieved is the same as the | | | | an elaborate costume party, but even grown-ups |
| other holidays, but it is done without the gift recipient | | | | enjoy a treat now and then. Husbands and wives will |
| even realizing it's original intent. Many people expect a | | | | often send small gifts to each other at their place of |
| gift at Christmas but they don't expect a Halloween | | | | work, while older parents may send more substantial |
| gift to arrive by courier! Important reasons for | | | | baskets to their grown children and their families |
| sending Halloween baskets are listed below. | | | | because they miss them and want to take part in |
| First come the Practical. The recipients may live in a | | | | the festivities of the season. Boyfriends and |
| neighborhood that either doesn't participate in the | | | | girlfriends also like to send their significant others |
| shelling out ritual or is deemed unsafe for children to | | | | token gifts that are often reminders of inside jokes |
| be wandering the streets at night in. The recipient | | | | between the couple, or just as a sweet gesture of |
| may be ill or injured (picture a poor kid trying to | | | | affection. |
| trick-or-treat while using crutches) and therefore | | | | Another important trend is Halloween corporate |
| unable to hit the streets in search of the sweet | | | | gifting. While most businesses choose to send |
| stuff. | | | | Christmas gifts, some businesses can step out in |
| Then come the Sentimental. The recipient may be | | | | front of the crowd and send a small reminder of the |
| too old to go tricking-or-treating but the family does | | | | important relationship they have with suppliers, |
| not want them to feel left out or ripped off so they | | | | customers or employees at a time when the |
| send some treats that can be enjoyed without | | | | recipient will least expect it, but definitely remember |
| having to endure the social stigma placed upon teens | | | | it. Regardless of the reason or benefit, sending |
| who go door-to door in search of a sugar fix. One of | | | | Halloween gift baskets can be just plain fun! |
| our largest segments of Halloween basket recipients | | | | |