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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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	_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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	_greeneyed 2013-09-29 10:16 pm UTC (link)
	Fascinating. I'm glad you've undertaken this research, it's odd that I've never had reason before to consider how other cultures celebrate the holiday. But of course, the most important question is what will you where? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	gloiresangpur 2013-10-03 07:59 am UTC (link)
	Do you know, it is so hard to decide that I may simply have to prepare several costumes and choose at the last minute! Though the more I read, the more I shall be tempted to choose something from another magical tradition. Perhaps Hecate, who appears in some of the Wiccan legends. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_greeneyed 2013-10-08 10:15 pm UTC (link)
	You would make a splendid Hecate! And it is such an original idea, far beyond the inevitable sea of Morgan le Fays and Rowena Ravenclaws that populate such events. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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