Your kids can’t agree on one costume for Purim. But they still want some type of coordination. What can you do?
We don’t really do themes. Perhaps it’s because we’re really out-of-towners at heart, or perhaps because I couldn’t ever imagine my children agreeing on one type of costume. For most years, Purim costumes went more “choose whatever you want” system.
Lately though, my younger children have been influenced by the surrounding culture. And even though they still can’t agree on one costume, they still want to feel somewhat coordinated. Hence these themes. These “themes” allow your kids to make their own decisions and choose a costume of their own, while still feeling like they’re part of the same family.
One example:
- Around the World. Every child choose their own country/costume. Anything goes, from the Eskimo, to the French Painter, to the South African/Australian Explorer, to the Mexican Senorita, or the Japanese Girl in a silk robe, to the British soldier or nanny… there is so much flexibility.
Other Non-Theme Themes:
- Community workers (perfect for those families where one boy wants to be a policeman and another a fireman)
- Athletes
- History (you can stick to a time period or location or keep it flexible)
- Careers
- Jews from different communities
- Animals
Do you have more ideas of non-theme themes?
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