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Halloween or Samhain as it was known then was supposed to be the day when demons and monsters could enter this world. They then made masks and costumes to prepare. They thought that the monster's own scariness would scare them off.
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Who used ancient masks?
Egyptians and Celts Greek's.
Why did the ancient Celts begin wear masks and costumes?
Halloween or Samhain as it was known then was supposed to be the day when demons and monsters could enter this world. They then made masks and costumes to prepare. They thought that the monster's own scariness would scare them off.
Why did these pysicians resort to wearing bird -like masks?
why did these pysicians resort to wearing bird like masks?
How did wearing masks for Halloween start?
Back in the days when the Celts and Gauls were running the British Isles and a lot of Europe, the Celts celebrated Samhain (pronounced SOW-in, believe it or not). This means "Summer's End," and it was on November 1. The Celts believed that on the night before Samhain, the veil between our world and the underworld, netherworld, world of the dead, faerie, all of these sort of twilight realms, became very thin, and that it was possible for the denizens of each to cross over into the other. Afraid of who or what they might encounter from these other worlds, the Celts wore masks to frighten away these "boogens".
Why did the ancient Celts wear mask and costume?
Halloween or Samhain as it was known then was supposed to be the day when demons and monsters could enter this world. They then made masks and costumes to prepare. They thought that the monster's own scariness would scare them off.
Where can I find a costume with a mask?
Your local Wal-Mart or Target stores will have children's costumes with masks. These are probably your most economical places to shop. However, there are many children's costume resources on the internet. Websites like costumekingdom.com or costumeholidayhouse.com are places where you can shop online for her costume. Remember to check out your local laws on wearing masks. It is prohibited in some states for a child to wear a mask trick-or-treating.
Where can I find Halloween masks online?
Sites like ebay and craigslist offer different sorts of masks. My favorite site is "Costume Express" online. "Costume Express" offers different sorts of masks at a reasonable price.
Where can one purchase some theatre masks for a party?
Custom theater masks can be ordered on the Theater-Masks website. Cheaper masks can be found at party and craft stores such as Oriental Trading Company, Party City, Chicago Costume, Party Oasis, Halloween Express, and Costume Craze.
Why aren't Romeo and Benvolio immediately recognized at the Capulet's party?
Romeo and Benvolio are not immediately recognized at the Capulet's party because they are wearing masks, which conceals their identity. This allows them to move around the party without being easily identified.
What is the purpose of wearing masks in The Cask of Amontillado?
there is no purpose
Where can i find more information on halloween masks?
A intriguing site to find masks is at the Horror Dome. It is a site loaded with masks! If you want a great looking mask, that is affordable, for your costume this is the place to go!
How did Romeo manage to escape detection at the party?
they were wearing masks.
