During Halloween, and winter months, while fairies, witches and sorcerers go around casting their spells, good or bad, and zombies turn their victims into one of them, someone or something has to go around clearing up all the mess. Enter the Grim Reaper, dressed from head to toe in black and the scythe always close by, who is always there to ‘take care’ of those who are about to take their last breath.
So if you are considering a new Halloween costume, but would like something a bit different from the usual witch, vampire or fairy outfits, then a grim reaper costume might just fit the bill. There are also many types of costumes available from Grim Reaper, Death Reaper, Angel of Death for both Kids and Adults both male and female, so no one is left out of the “fun”. Pretty scary to find someone dressed as the Reaper just ‘floating’ into the room, scythe in one hand and an hour glass in the other.
The festival of Halloween (or Samhain) has a long and varied history but we still use it as an occasion to celebrate the dead (even if we aren’t aware of it).
In the dim and distant past, people would dress up as spirits and would encourage the dead to enter their town or village. They did this by wandering through the streets wearing a dead costume and carrying candles. They would knock on doors and ask for food or gifts (we continue this tradition in the modern version of trick or treat).
Europe, especially, had a tradition of believing in demons, spirits and ghosts and these symbols/figures continue through into modern day times.
So, this Halloween, continue the tradition of honoring the spirits of the deceased by wearing a dead Halloween costume and have fun at the same time!
As far as spooky sights go, a glimpse of the Grim Reaper is enough to send a shiver down most spines. The Grim Reaper is death personified, and his scythe is legendary for severing our souls from our bodies at the appointed time. As such, the Grim Reaper Costume is very popular on Halloween among party goers, and this year will be no exception. The young and young at heart love to dress up thus adding to the festivity of Halloween night. Why not try it for yourself. A grim reaper Halloween outfit is fairly simple, if you don’t have a reaper mask, then a makeup kit will do the trick. Its best to have someone put on the makeup as this can be tricky solo. I think the reaper beats vampires hands down.
