Halloween, the annual holiday that includes activities such as trick-or-treating, making jack-o'-lanterns, bonfires, and the most loved activity - costume partying. Many use this day as opportunity to dress up in any way possible, walking the streets, having fellowship with other costumes-clad people, and playing pranks or enacting like the very character they wear. This Halloween, when every other individual is clothed in blacks of scariness or greys of psycho-hood, you be the white by being dressed in religious costumes and restore some sanity back in the night. There are a lot of high quality tailor-made costumes for men and women from the trio of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph to pope, priest, nun, and other religious historical figures. You can either don these costumes in groups with your friends or just your favorite costume that you'd like to wear on the Halloween night. Read further to get a few ideas on what religious look you can adorn this 31st October night.
Religious Halloween Costume Ideas
Jesus Costume
You'll be at the top of the religious chain, dressed up like the Son of God himself, Jesus Christ. The costume is a cream color robe that ties behind the neck with burnt orange color drapes around the front and back, crown of thorns that's an easy fit on the head, and brown colored synthetic wig and beard. Walk the streets reciting verses and parables from the bible!
Mother Mary Costume
This Halloween get away from all the disjointed looking costumes and don the heavenly mother of Jesus Christ look by getting into this Mother Mary Costume. The costume is a comfortable fit and includes a floor length pure white long sleeve tunic, and a light blue wrap that goes around the wearer's head. The costume can even be worn around the Christmas time, playing the nativity scene.
Pope Costume
This costume will turn you into the head of the Roman Catholic Church and also the most loved and widely respected figure in the world, Pope. It includes a floor length white polyester robe attached with a sparkling golden capelet, a sash that is tied at the back, and a Pope hat trimmed in gold floral patterned strips in the front. A hold on cross and a bible will further accentuate this look.
Priest Costume
Represent the God's kingdom on earth with this Priest Costume that includes black, polyester floor-length robe with long sleeves and an attached white collar. The robe ties at the back of the neck for closure. A cross necklace, white gloves, and black leather shoes will compliment the look. Tag along one of female friends dressed up as a nun for an added religious effect.
Nun Costume
The nun costume will be good to go with one of your friends wearing the priest costume. The costume includes a black polyester floor-length robe that ties at the back of the neck. This robe has long sleeves and is easy and comfortable to wear. A black and white veil that slips on over a white hood with an attached collar is also provided. And pair of white gloves (bought separately) will further authenticate the look.
Rabbi Costume
The rabbi costume will solve two purposes at once. It'll give you the religious look you're looking for plus it'll be funny if you wear the "I don't know" look on your face. The costume includes a long polyester coat that slips over the head, a fringed scarf, a hat with payis hanging from the sides, and facial hair piece that attaches behind the head with an elastic band. To compliment the look, wear black pants, black frame glasses, and faux brown beard.
Wearing religious costumes at Halloween night is like dressing up like the devil and walking into Sunday church. Read this article and decide what you want to wear that will provide you with loads of fun.