While many people associate costumes with children and the Halloween tradition of trick-or-treating, increasing numbers of adults are rediscovering the joy that comes from dressing in period costumes. Thanks to the influence of Renaissance Faires and the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), adults are embracing costumes and accessories that hearken back to the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance of the 14th through the 17th centuries.
Historic Celebrations
During the Renaissance (which literally means “rebirth”), shifting perspectives in philosophy, art, literature, science, and religion had a tremendous impact in Europe, the effects of which are felt to this day. Today’s Renaissance Faires capture the essence of that time, with an abundance of music, entertainment, art, and food that celebrate the eras in which they’re set. While many Renaissance Faires are set in the England’s Elizabethan Era, others find their inspiration in the French Renaissance or in pirate themes of the18th century.
Similarly, the Society for Creative Anachronism honors the Middle Ages and Renaissance by researching and creating personas who would...
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