Halloween Costumes Origins
The tradition of dressing up for Halloween has roots in the Great Depression, where kids created simple costumes from household items during communal parties. As trick-or-treating gained popularity, iconic characters like Dracula and Frankenstein became intertwined with Halloween, largely due to the rise of monster films and merchandise in the 1960s. This cultural phenomenon, dubbed "Monster Culture," transformed how children engaged with Halloween festivities.In this clip
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