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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.
Wearing costumes is a traditions for Mardi Gras. They are worn anytime. People also wear masks on Mardi Gras. Masks are worn during the parade and sometimes during the Mardi Gras ball.
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.
Halloween is a modern day version of the pagan holiday Samhain. On this holiday, masks and sheets were worn to copy evil spirits.
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why did these pysicians resort to wearing bird like masks?
Venetian masks were used most commonly in the Carnival of Venice (AKA the Carnivale) and people also wore so they weren't recognized. Women also tended to where them when visiting convents or sometimes even to seem more attractive. More recently, they are used for fancy dress purposes and secret society rituals. By Jake
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Masklophobia - Fear of masks etc.
There are no traditional Hanukkah costumes. The only time Jews wear costumes is on Purim.
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