Not to be grinchy about it, but the coming onslaught of giant inflatable pumpkins and lynching-like skeletons hanging from trees is even more depressing than the inevitable weight gain that comes with Halloween. That's why we're loving this decidedly retro display of ghosts. But unless you want to do-it-yourself, be warned: even simple, non-plastic, non-electronic Halloween displays don't come cheap.

If you've ever wondered how Halloween has become a $5 billion industry (ranking second in holiday spending to Christmas), consider that a display of three of these ghosts will cost you $59, or $118 for the whole circle (plus shipping and handling). In the same catalogue(whose slogan is "affordable style") you can get a life-sized "Count" doorman with glowing red eyes -- for $399. Now that's scary!