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From Pagan Spirits to Wonder Woman: A Brief History of the Halloween Costume
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This article delves into the 2,000-year history of Halloween costumes, starting with the Celtic pagan festival of Samhain.
It explains how the Celts used costumes to disguise themselves as spirits to avoid harm and how the tradition evolved over time, influenced by Christianity and later by commercialization and pop culture.
The article highlights key milestones, such as the Victorian Era's darker themes and the 1920s commercialization of costumes in the United States, leading to the diverse and often pop culture-driven costumes seen today.
It explains how the Celts used costumes to disguise themselves as spirits to avoid harm and how the tradition evolved over time, influenced by Christianity and later by commercialization and pop culture.
The article highlights key milestones, such as the Victorian Era's darker themes and the 1920s commercialization of costumes in the United States, leading to the diverse and often pop culture-driven costumes seen today.
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217. What Happens When You Put on a Costume?
