
What are your favorite types of Halloween decorations? Some people love cozy indoor Halloween décor, while others appreciate rustic pumpkins, gourds, and hay bales. While we still love these things, there's a special place in our hearts for scary animatronics. They really bring your setup to life! HalloweenCostumes.com is having a special February product launch of our latest animatronics, some of which we're bringing to this year's TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show. Allow us to introduce you to our latest lineup of new Halloween animatronics and decorations!
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Celebrations where people prepare all year long are few and far between. Most people wait to shop for Christmas until Black Friday or Cyber Monday. Americans flock to see the fireworks on the 4th of July and maybe throw a barbeque or two. Many people also wait for the month before Halloween to start getting their Halloween costumes. But Carnival is a big deal, and many people work on building floats, making costumes and practicing their dances and parade marches in the off-season. Carnival and Mardi Gras celebrations are simply spectacular, and with that amount of preparation, it's no wonder why! People flock to watch these festivities from around the world, too. If you're in the market for a Carnival costume or Mardi Gras costume to wear to one of these events or a similarly-themed party, check out these costume ideas for different Carnival celebrations around the world!
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Are you in the mood to watch some award-winning horror movies? March is Oscar season, and we're excited to see who wins! While plenty of horror films satisfy your need for spine-tingling fun, some movies are a cut above the rest. Horror films have historically received the fewest Academy Awards, but the ones that have succeeded are worth a watch! How many of these Oscar-winning horror movies have you seen?
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Did you know that costumes can be educational? Sure, you have your historical costumes and book character costumes, but there are other options, too! Playing with words is fun, and idiom costumes are great for school or themed parties. But what is an idiom? Idioms are common phrases that use a figurative meaning instead of a literal one. (Think Amelia Bedelia!) We'll share some of our favorite easy idiom costume ideas to get you started.
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Costume parties are a fun way to escape the mundane for a while, and there are so many themes to choose from! May we suggest a fantasy party? Whether you use a broad fantasy theme or you prefer something more specific, like a unicorn party, a mermaid party, or even a dragon party, these fun fantasy themes are perfect for adventurers of all ages. Keep reading to explore our favorite fantasy party themes!
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Get ready to bake some hamantaschen and make some noise. It's time for Purim! There are many great customs during the holiday of Purim, including wearing costumes. Whether you're a stickler for traditional Purim costumes or you like to let your kids pick theirs out, we have Purim costume ideas fit for the entire family.
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