Will MJ Rule the Night this Halloween?

Before long, it will be time to crack open the hot apple cider (with cinnamon sticks, of course); and wait for the rush of creatures of the night, goblins, ghosts, and skeletons to creep up to your front door and howl: "Trick or Treat!

Others will be heading to their Halloween parties, dressed as, if history is any guide --Elvis and Priscilla, vampires, zombies, their favorite Superhero’s, and 80’s rock characters, among others.

Halloween, a secular name taken from the religious feast ``All Hallows' Eve’’ (now All Saints Day) became associated as a popular folk tradition in the mid-19th century, when Irish immigrants began flooding major urban cities after the potato famine and to escape political prosecution; and with it they brought their traditions and customs, including masquerade parades, and the carving of pumpkins. So that by the early 20th century, Halloween evolved into largely a secular celebration for children.

By the 1930’s, an assortment of clothing companies began manufacturing apparel for children, including the U.S. Mask Company in Woodhaven, New York, Bland Charnas Co. in Long Island N.Y., Halco in Pennsylvania, and E. Simons and Sons in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Prior to World War II, in addition to the manufacturing of many ghosts and witches’ costumes, popular costumes included: Little Orphan Annie and Mickey Mouse; by the 1960’s President John F, Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline became fashionable, as did the musical group, the Beatles and Apollo astronauts, according to Phyllis Galembo’s book: ``Dressed for Thrills: 100 Years of Halloween Costumes and Masquerade’s ‘’

So as we prepare for another Halloween, The Morning Delivery conducted its own survey in hopes of finding out which costumes will likely be in style this year. As you might have guessed, the former ``king of pop’’ will rule the night. Michael Jackson costume requests appear to be going through the roof, according to a majority of costumes shops contacted by the Delivery.

For those interested in knowing the most popular outfits being requested, here is a sampling from costume shops in different select U.S. cities.

Ricky’s Halloween

375 Broadway
New York, NY 10013

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