The 2001 McDonald’s Happy Meal Halloween Pail made a comeback in 2001 after skipping the year 2000.

 2001’s Halloween buckets from McDonald’s were available in 2 designs,
both featuring Ronald McDonald and friends, one in white and one in
orange. 

The buckets also came with a sheet that went on top of the
bucket (McDonaldland: Fry Guys, Ronald McDonald, the Hamburglar,
Grimace, and Birdie can be found on the paper top. There is no lid) and
featured a black bat handle.