A Lack of Jack

Is it me or are there less jack-o-lanterns out this year?!.. actually, let me correct myself. There are NO jack-o-lanterns out this year!!! Granted, I haven't celebrated Halloween in Portland in over five years, but I could have sworn people use to put out more jack-o-lanterns on their front porch! It's the day before Halloween and as I drive around town, I don't see any orange faces staring back at me. SO SAD! Does that mean less houses for kids to trick-o-treat at?! I really hope this isn't a sign of a slow death of my favorite holiday... or indicate the demise of future holidays to come. Recession sucks.