Halloween—and its associated costume tradition—originates from ... much like the holidays now known as All Saints Day or Day ...

For example, it's been claimed that Hannibal Lecter costumes mock mental illness, Day of the Dead outfits are cultural appropriation and politically-themed costumes always have the potential to ...

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos wore Day of the Dead-inspired costumes at Bette Midler's Halloween party. The couple honored the Dia de los Muertos by wearing coordinated outfits to Midler's Annual ...

Skull imagery, costumes and body paint may also play a part - and these have become the iconic Day of the Dead images that have been exported around the world at Halloween time. Catrina figures ...