Psychologists Explain the Meaning Behind Halloween Costumes
What Your Childhood Halloween Costume Says About You, According to Psychologists
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While there's nothing wrong with a store-bought costume, for some kids, creating a costume for Halloween is the main event. Even more fun than wearing the outfit to collect candy from neighbours, the DIY route gives children the opportunity to have a say in how elaborate their costumes will be. "I think some people naturally like the process more than other people," Dr. Saladino says. "I think some people really get into the fun of it."
For those who went all in with their costumes as kids, this might speak to your passions and levels of creativity as a child. Rather than wanting to put on a show, you were likely detail-oriented and had just as much fun planning your outfit as you did wearing it on Halloween.