Nowadays Halloween is a great excuse for ladies to show off their bodies in tight devil outfits or not-so-pure angel Halloween costumes. However, some people still find it amazing to stay true to the Halloween spirit and wear something absolutely terrifying. But still, these modern scary costumes are nothing compared to what people used to wear. If you thought that the killer clowns from 2016 were scary, then you wouldn’t have survived in the early 1900s! Keep on reading to discover why they wore these creepy costumes, to begin with.
The Origin of Halloween Costumes
People used to be very afraid of the afterlife. Some immigrants who came to the United States organized parties to celebrate the end of the summer and prepare them for the colder months. However, the guests of these scary parties would all wear some of the creepiest costumes. The origin of the costumes goes even further to Celtic people who wore scary costumes to scare off evil spirits, and ghosts on a specific holiday. Samhain, the name of the holiday, is how they used to celebrate the start of the winter.
After having these parties in the United States people started seeing how much effort was put into costumes. As a result, multiple companies decided to make some money off it. In modern times, people spend a couple of billion dollars a year on Halloween. This includes parties, decorations, costumes, and everything else that comes with it!
10 of the Creepiest Costumes From The Early 1900s
If you have ever been scared by someone in a costume, then you might want to look away. Now that you know the origin of Halloween costumes, we can show you some of the creepiest costumes from the early 1900s. We have collected 10 pictures to show you what these costumes looked like. Be warned, as these might hunt you in your sleep later tonight!
