Halloween is one of the fastest growing consumer holidays in the United States. According to the National Retail Federation's Halloween Consumer Spending Survey, total spending on Halloween in the United States — which includes costumes, candy, and decorations — is expected to reach $7.4 billion. Americans will spend an average of $77.52 per person on Halloween this year. This is up from last year's average of $75.03, according to the survey.

My family is doing its part to contribute to the spending. Like most people, we will be handing out candy at our house. This year will also be the first "real" trick or treating experience for my three year old, and he is pumped. He will be a Vanderbilt football player, which is perhaps one of the scariest costumes available given Vanderbilt's struggles this year.

If you're still trying to figure out your Halloween plans, then the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office database is rife with suggestions. Here's your guide to the spookiest Halloween-themed trademarks:

TREATS

Looking for a sugary start to your Halloween? Then you should consider CAP'N CRUNCH'S HALLOWEEN CRUNCH cereal, U.S. Reg. No. 3,366,545.

Need some candy for trick or treaters? Then pick up some HALLOWEEN HOOTIES, U.S. Reg. No. 941,624, and SPOOKY HALLOWEEN HEADS, U.S. Reg. No. 3,419,478.

If you are more of a candy traditionalist, then we've got you covered: HERSHEY'S IS HALLOWEEN, U.S. Reg. No. 4,068,342.

If you insist on giving out healthy treats (and are willing to risk having eggs thrown at your house), then you can buy some GOBBL'N GRAPES THE OFFICIAL GRAPE OF HALLOWEEN!, U.S. Reg. No. 2,882,679.

Finally, if you need something for the 4-legged trick or treaters, then you can't go wrong with Beggin' Strips, THE OFFICIAL DOG TREAT OF HALLOWEEN, U.S. Serial No. 86/398,851.

DRINKS

Looking for something to wash down all that candy? Then look no further than CHOCOLATE MILK: THE OFFICIAL DRINK OF HALLOWEEN, U.S. Reg. No. 3,783,866.

Are you entertaining more mature ghouls and goblins? Then you should buy some Casillero del Diablo, THE OFFICIAL WINE OF HALLOWEEN, U.S. Reg. No. 2,799,285.

If you prefer a cold beverage, then you should consider Coors Light, THE OFFICIAL BEER OF HALLOWEEN, U.S. Reg. No. 1,726,730.

EVENTS

Do you want to plan a family outing for Halloween? SeaWorld is hosting HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR, U.S. Reg. No. 1,853,881.

If your family is looking for more thrills, then check out Universal's HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS, U.S. Reg. No. 1,789,707. It won Amusement Today's "Best Halloween Event" Golden Ticket award for 2014.

If amusement parks do not appeal to you, then you can always check out a Halloween concert. Nashville's HERE COME THE MUMMIES, U.S. Reg. No. 3,388,367, will be playing a Halloween show at Harrah's Rincon Casino in Valley Center, California. Here's a video intro for those of you who have never heard of them:

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