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Unmasking the history of why we wear costumes on Halloween

Where did Halloween costumes come from? Some say the festival has its origins in pre-Christian traditions that mark the changing of the seasons. The ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which was also ...
Lifehacker

The Real History of Halloween

If you don’t like Halloween, we can’t be friends. I don’t care whether you celebrate with a drunken costume party, pumpkin carving, door-to-door candy begging, or a more personal observance like ...
Forbes

And The Award Goes To... The History Of The Costume Design Oscar

LOS ANGELES - 1990: A view of 11 Oscars statues lined up next to each other in 1990 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Santi Visalli/Getty Images) The next time we have a presidential election year ...
The Boston Globe

Fascinating (and sometimes grim) facts about classic Halloween costumes

For some, late October, not December, ranks as the most wonderful time of the year. Barbie, the Lorax, and a “Squid Game” character might be spotted heading off to a costume party or demanding candy ...
The New York Times

The Sorcerer of Costumes

Many eras coexist inside the studio of the Emmy-winning costume designer Donna Zakowska. By Rhonda Garelick Clothes hold a visceral thrill for Donna Zakowska. “There’s a sensuality and a tactile ...