I read this on TASS:

"Этого праздника американцы ждут с таким же нетерпением, как Рождество."


Well this is completely false reality. In America it is also said that Halloween is the second most popular holiday...but to be honest, this is all propaganda created by the business community and the media...created to generate interest and enthusiam...and consequently, just to make money!

The most popular holidays in America, monetary interest aside are in order: Christmas, Thanksgiving Day, Fourth of July=Independence Day; and New Years Day. Halloween is popular only for children and dorks!