Cinco de Mayo is one of the most recognized Mexican holidays in the United States. Tacos, liquor, streamers, and piñatas fill bars and restaurants for a guaranteed night of celebration and possibly a morning of regret. However, through all the festivities it becomes lost on many that Cinco de Mayo is not widely celebrated by Mexicans in Mexico. Don’t worry though, we’ve answered all your questions below about celebrating a traditional Cinco de Mayo!
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Three colors describe Snow White's features: snow-white skin, red cheeks, and ebony hair. Snow White's classic physical appearance was first described in the fairytale "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves" by the Brothers Grimm. While there have been many story, film, and TV adaptations of the classic tale, the costume of Snow White has been changed for each version. However, the image of Disney's gown stands out even today as the iconic Snow White outfit. Everyone knows of the classic Snow White dress from the animated film: yellow skirt, high white collar, and a blue tunic with puffed sleeves. However, each rendition of the classic fairy tale creates a new look for Snow White. One thing is for certain, though, and that is that she'll always be the fairest of them all.
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Do summer's hot, humid days have you craving cooler fall weather? Bring a little fall nostalgia to life with a Summerween party! Summerween has been gaining steam, but it's still new enough that some are wondering what they can do to participate in the festivities. We'll share our favorite tips, tricks, and treats for an epic Summerween. It's the spookiest way to enjoy a hot summer day!
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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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