You’re welcome, adults

This Halloween, ‘have your child step into their Jewish heritage…[and] save the world the only way he knows how, by dressing as his favorite army man!’

Costumes, revelry, and satire weren’t always synonymous with the holiday

Embrace your laziness! Repurpose the crap you already have at home!

After years of my daughter begrudgingly agreeing to tulle and tiaras, a revolt

Dressing in costume for the holiday shouldn’t involve cultural appropriation

I’ve spent years trying to find a costume, from Kurt Cobain to my own cat, that reflects a hidden side of my personality

Why the common comparison sells the Jewish holiday short

Women’s Purim costumes have gotten skimpier and sexier. I tried to buck the trend, but it didn’t go well.

Dressing up is a crucial element of the Purim celebration—as well as a powerful piece of the Hunger Games trilogy of young-adult novels

Backlash over revealing Purim costumes

We’re commanded to be happy on Purim, and it turns out the acts required for proper observance—from donning costumes to celebrating with others—provide useful tricks for brightening moods year round

With Purim approaching and a costume in order, seeking sartorial inspiration from the Book of Esther, European paintings, Elizabeth Taylor, and several style gurus, one of whom recommends an edible hat

For an Orthodox preteen, Tonya Harding was a hero—and a Purim inspiration

Get your poorly kept beards ready