Christian Costumes

With Halloween being on a Sunday this year we were trying to decide whether or not to dress our son Alex in his DJ Lance costume before we took him to the nursery at church. We’re heading to parties straight from church so it would be logical. The problem is we haven’t been at our church for a Halloween before and we’re not sure how they handle it. We don’t want our kid to be the only one in the nursery in costume.

Of course it does raise another question; what costumes are appropriate for Christians to wear? Some people would say that wearing a devil costume would be glorifying to Satan and therefore inappropriate for a Christian. However, other would argue that by wearing the costume you are mocking the Devil and in fact showing that he has no power over you. Then again there is the issue of sexy costumes and grotesque or just crude costumes. So where can a Christian turn?

You would think that the easy answer would be to stick to anyone in the Bible (aside from the Devil of course), but that can lead to some touchy areas too so I will give you the five best and worst Christian costume ideas (in no particular order).

Best

1. David – Easy and just about every other person’s favorite Bible character. Just wear a tunic and some sandals. Make a sling out of a shoe string and a piece of an egg carton and make a harp out of and old tennis racquet. For extra points cover your dog in cotton balls and carry him around like a lamb.

2. Angel of Death – Not really sure what he looks like so a black cloak would probably work. If you can manage a light mist and an eerie glow it would help.

3. Jonah and the Whale – Definitely for the more advanced costume makers. It would consist of grey sweatpants leading up to a giant whale’s head with your body sticking out of the mouth from the waist up. Easy winner.

4. Mary – A no brainer for any women who are already pregnant, even if you aren’t just pack some pillows under your robes and you’re good to go. Guys I would recommend staying away from this one.

5. The Centurion – first off it even sounds cool plus you get to dress up like a roman soldier and carry a sword around.

Worst

1. Adam/Eve – Ok so you and you’re husband or wife want to wear matching costumes, I get it. But for everybody’s sake just leave this one at home.

2. Bathsheba – I’m fully aware that Bathsheba did not spend her entire life bathing on rooftops, but showing up as Bathsheba in a bath (I’m strangely reminded of the shower costume from Karate Kid) is just wrong.

3. Lot’s Wife – First of all I’m not even sure how to get that much salt to stick to your body but lets assume you’ve managed it. You’re bound to make an awful mess everywhere you go. And if you live in a more rural area do keep in mind that it is nearly deer season, just be prepared for some very friendly deer.

4. Joseph – There’s a reason your wife keeps trying to throw out that bright plaid robe.

5.  King Elgon – Judges 3:21-25 just read for yourselves and enjoy.

What are some other good and bad Christian costume ideas?