On October 31, children and adults dress up in costumes and celebrate the spookiest holiday of the year — Halloween.
It’s a chance to relive childhood, take part in an ancient ritual, and simply enjoy a fun celebration.
The History of Halloween
The holiday dates back to pagan times, alongside traditions like Walpurgis Night. People believed that on this night, lost souls and other dark forces came to earth. To avoid them, people wore masks and tried to pass as monsters.
Paganism faded, but some traditions remained. Wearing masks and costumes is one of them. Today, though, costumes are not limited to monsters — stores now offer thousands of creative options.
Originally, Halloween was celebrated mostly in Europe and America, but over time it spread worldwide.
Kids’ Halloween Costumes
For children, Halloween is a chance to become anyone they want. It’s a way to express creativity and imagination — but for parents, it can sometimes be stressful.
They need to find exactly the look their child wants, preferably something original. If the right costume isn’t in stores, it often has to be handmade.
While classic choices like witches and superheroes are always popular, some families go for unique ideas. Costumes of famous personalities are one option, but kids can also dress as family “heroes” from their own household.
Funny costumes like “tired adults” are also trending. Boys can wear wrinkled office suits with coffee stains, while girls might play “tired moms” with drawn dark circles under their eyes.
Teenagers usually choose to dress up as their idols or popular characters.
Adults’ Halloween Costumes
Adult outfits don’t differ much from kids’ choices. Monsters, horror villains, and creepy creatures are all favorites.
Maniacs and movie villains are especially popular — from Freddy Krueger to Joker. Some adults also love revisiting childhood by dressing as superheroes.
Women often go for costumes that highlight beauty and figure, like witches or bloody nurses.
Couple costumes are also common. Frankenstein and his Bride, or famous duos like Twilight characters, are popular picks.
Still, the most fun options are the creative ones. At a corporate party, showing up as your boss or a well-known office figure can be hilarious — as long as they have a good sense of humor.
Some adults go even further and dress up as objects — like a photocopier or washing machine. These costumes are usually handmade, which makes them even funnier.
Halloween 2025 Trends
Each year, trending costumes are inspired by characters from new shows or movies. In 2025, Squid Game costumes are expected to dominate. But some classic choices remain on top every year.
Известный американский продавец товаров для Хэллоуина Spirit Halloween a major U.S. retailer, revealed the top 8 costumes for 2025. Among them are:
| K-Pop | The rising wave of Korean culture brings drama stars and idols into costume inspiration. |
| Witches | A timeless favorite, constantly refreshed by new films. In 2025, Wicked: Part Two characters are set to inspire looks. |
| Superheroes | Another classic, always reinvented each season. |
| Pink-O-Ween | Glamour makes a comeback — with pink and glitter added to any costume to stay trendy. |
Halloween is the perfect chance to let imagination run wild for both kids and adults. It’s the one night when anyone can become whoever they want.
In the end, the costume itself matters less than simply having fun and enjoying the celebration.
