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11 Ways Halloween Is Completely Different Now From What It Was in the 1980s
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The Costumes

Store-bought Halloween costumes in the '80s weren't cheap, so parents often went the homemade route to save money — which is why kids showed up in the same duds year after year. Now, thanks to Pinterest, parents opt to go DIY, no matter the cost or time commitment!

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