Evidence Shows That the Character of Halloween Has Changed from a Children's

Multiple Choice

Evidence shows that the character of Halloween has changed from a children's holiday to a popular adult occasion. All of the following are true, EXCEPT:

A) one in five adults wear costumes to Halloween parties
B) unlike other holidays, a family is not required to celebrate it, which thus permits single people to participate without feeling lonely or left out
C) beer companies promote Halloween as a drinking occasion similar to St. Patrick's Day or New Year's Eve
D) many parents no longer let children celebrate the occasion ("trick- or- treat") because of their fear that razors or poison may be in candy given to children
E) sales on costumes for adults are up dramatically