How crazy can Americans get for Halloween?

With more than 179 million Americans planning to partake in Halloween festivities, spending is slated to reach a record high, according to at least one new survey. This year, US consumers are expected to spend $9.1 billion on Halloween. This would be up from $8.4 billion in 2016.

This inclukdes around 3 billion US dollars on costumes, decorations and candy. China Plus take a look at the extremes some folks in Washington, DC are going when it comes to spending on decorations, including 5 meter tall inflatable cats, houses covered in fake spiderwebs and skeletons, as well as the many creatively carved pumpkins.