Witch Costumes...Offensive??

Halloween is quickly approaching and I couldn't be happier. I've already been rummaging around stores looking at the costumes, trying to decide what I would like to be this year (last year, I went to a Halloween party as a black angel...needless to say, I've learned my lesson about wings and won't wear them again lmao, even though I did look totally awesome!!! (wink wink)).

I recently saw a discussion in a forum asking if Witch costumes should be offensive. I'm thinking "why??" why should it be offensive for people to dress up as Witches? Personally, I find it flattering. For the most part, the Witch costumes out there come sans green skinned masks, so the Witches look like everyone else, which is refreshing.

I myself have gathered numerous "Witchy" apparel during Halloween (I mean, come on, it's the best time to get you're Witchy look on). I find it the best time to buy all kinds of costumes and clothing for ritualistic use. If you look online for ritual clothing, how much are you spending? A Black Cape from AzureGreen.net is $79.95. Mine (pictured above), $29.99 at Walmart, my gloves pictured above...got them at "Ardene's", 2 pairs for $5, my Witchy, conical hat I also got at Walmart a few years ago for about $20. So you're spending less if you buy your stuff during Halloween, as opposed to buying your apparel at any other time of year from metaphysical shops or online.

But I think I'm digressing here. Should it be offensive for there to be Witchy costumes out there. No. Halloween and Witches go hand in hand. Anyone thinks of "Halloween", they automatically think "Witch". They think of "Witch", they automatically think "Halloween". Witch IS Halloween, and without Witches and the Witch costume, then Halloween isn't Halloween.

I could almost think of it as how Christians view Christmas. Take "Christ" out of Christmas and you don't have Christmas (ya, not really the most appropriate analogy, but the only one I could think of at the moment). I really don't think it should be offensive for Witch costumes to be in abundance during Halloween. I actually love that there are Witchy costumes out there at Halloween, and who knows...maybe I'll go to the next party as a Witch this year (wink wink) :)

Happy Halloween and Blessed Samhain!!!