Little Red Riding Hood is one of the most popular fairy tales still told to this day. French storyteller Charles Perrault first published this classic tale in 1697, known then as Little Red Cap. Even though the story has been adapted several times over the past few centuries, Little Red remains one of the most recognizable fairy tale characters of all time. Described by the Brothers Grimm as "...a dear little girl who was loved by everyone who looked at her" and who had "a little riding hood of red velvet, which suited her so well that she would never hear anything else; so she was always called 'Little Red Riding Hood'". Her little red cape has been the one constant in the ever-changing persona of Little Red Riding Hood.
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Superhero and Star Wars costumes are great, but sometimes you want a costume that's a little more...traditional. You know, like a witch or a vampire, maybe a ghost or skeleton. Those fun but scary costumes that are always in style! Or how about the classic Halloween costumes from decades past, like pumpkins and animals? Maybe even clowns and other funny costumes? Sure, costumes like this could sometimes be terrifying or outright incomprehensible, but we're reminiscing about the good ones! So if these are the types of old-fashioned, traditional, or vintage Halloween costumes that you're looking for, then this guide is for you. Let's take a trip through the Museum of Classic Costumes and find the perfect traditional Halloween costume!
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Have you ever heard of Halfway to Halloween? While it is a much newer celebration than its predecessor, Halloween, Halfway to Halloween has been making waves! Halfway to Halloween generally falls on April 30th or May 1st every year. One could say that it's an officially unofficial holiday, but the popularity of Disney's Halfway to Halloween events has been helping the holiday gain traction over the years. (Not to mention Shudder's Halfway to Halloween movie lineup!) Whether you're a Halloween fanatic or a Disney enthusiast, here are some costume ideas and other spooky items to help make your Halfway to Halloween party a hit!
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Everyone loves the Easter Bunny. Much like Santa Claus in December, you can find photo opportunities in malls across America for kids to meet and greet people wearing Easter bunny costumes. If you're a parent who brings your kids for an annual visit with the Easter bunny, wouldn't it be more exciting if you were in that bunny rabbit costume instead of some stranger? If you’re planning on some fun for the family this Easter, nothing adds more fun than dressing up! We’re not talking about putting on your Sunday best as you head out to Easter worship, but putting on a bunny costume and getting your hop on.
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If you're a fan of Mario Kart, you're probably no stranger to optimizing your ride. Well, we're here to help optimize your costume! Whether you're dressing up for Halloween, a cosplay event, or a Super Mario party, we've got the costumes, karts, and accessories to win that cup—er, costume contest. We also love helping with Mario Kart group costumes, because what's better than throwing a banana at your friends? There's no time to wait, Lakitu's here and the racers are getting into position—so take a look at these Mario Kart costume ideas!
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So you're looking to throw a Wild West party, but you're stuck in a standoff like it's high noon. You'd best be prepared to draw...some "Wanted" posters for your party décor. Alright, maybe that wasn't our best metaphor, but don't worry, we're here to help with all your party planning. We're experts on get-togethers, and we've read and watched our share of Westerns, too. We'll help you with our top 10 Western party ideas. Let's saddle up!
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