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Tweak says, "give me some vampire"

Daphne Greengrass (_greeneyed) wrote,
@ 2013-09-28 14:29:00

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Is it too soon to contemplate costumes for the coming round of Hallowe'en galas and parties? It seemed like every other person was dressed as Merlin or Morgan le Fay last year. I mean to be more creative.

The Prophet continues its race to the bottom, I see. Unsurprising, but disappointing.

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	gloiresangpur 2013-09-28 02:55 pm UTC (link)
	I am currently trying to come up with themes for our Halloween events for the charity to avoid precisely such a problem! I am studying foreign wizarding traditions to see what I can best come up with. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	_greeneyed 2013-09-28 03:15 pm UTC (link)
	Let me know if inspiration strikes! I think men have it easier, there are annoyingly more famous wizards in fiction and in history than witches. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	gloiresangpur 2013-09-28 03:57 pm UTC (link)
	Now that is certainly the truth. And no-one wants to attend as a Salem witch - the whole story is far too tragic. I must admit, the differing cultural views of Halloween are fascinating. Given that our task is to raise awareness of the charity's goals, celebrating diversity could be an interesting way to go. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_greeneyed 2013-09-28 04:02 pm UTC (link)
	That sounds like the makings of a splendid event. Let me know if I can lend a hand in anyway. I will be certain to attend at the very least and not as Morgan Le Fay, Rowena Ravenclaw, or Helga Hufflepuff. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

gloiresangpur
2013-09-29 04:11 pm UTC (link)

I was reading this morning about American traditions. Apparently, they tend not to dress in what we might consider traditional "magical" outfits. Sometimes they just dress in any outfit that would come under the fancy dress banner... people, animals, characters from books, whatever takes their fancy. Themes are rather rare. It's rather interesting.

I'm also researching Samhain rituals in branches of Wiccan magical belief. Some of the gowns and things the women wear would make a lovely idea for a more formal party.

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	darkinside 2013-09-28 03:08 pm UTC (link)
	Anne Boleyn would be a fitting costume. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	_greeneyed 2013-09-28 03:17 pm UTC (link)
	As helpful as ever I see. She was certainly the most interesting of the five, but I have no intention of my head going anywhere. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	darkinside 2013-09-28 03:21 pm UTC (link)
	I do try. As I recall, neither did Anne Boleyn. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_greeneyed 2013-09-28 03:31 pm UTC (link)
	And who would you be, exactly, in this historical scenario? I can't think of a flattering stand-in. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	darkinside 2013-09-28 03:33 pm UTC (link)
	Mary Boleyn, of course, if the Prophet is to be believed. Don't bother being coy - we both know there's nothing flattering about my history with the prince. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)