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Creating a Christmas costume does not have to be as stressful as mall shopping. While the Internet offers costumes for purchase, you may not have the time or funds which are often in short supply this time of year. If you search your local stores, you will find very few costumes. However, putting together a home-made costume can be fun. Where do you get a Christmas costume idea?

You can always do simple holiday themes for a costume. Anyone can make themselves into a present by adding strategic holes in a large cardboard box and add some wrapping paper. Of course, everyone loves Santa and Mrs. Clause which are pretty easy and cheap to put together. Inspiration can also be gained through various Christmas shows that portray the manger scene. A wise man or shepherd costume does not take too much effort to put together. Some couples may opt to go as Joseph and Mary. Angels are always a recognized symbol of this season which can be appreciated by all.

Check out your TV listing for an idea. The Grinch Who Stole Christmas is a popular source of inspiration for Christmas costumes whether it be the Grinch, the dog, or a Who from Whoville. Practically all Christmas children shows will have an elf which only requires an elf hat, a striped red and white shirt, red suspenders and green sweat pants. Some of the guys will also be more than willing to use Will Ferrell's outfit from the movie Elf.A Christmas Carol is another Christmas movie that can provide some original costume ideas. You can emulate any of the ghosts that visit Ebenezer with a variety of costumes. Get top hat and a dark suit jacket and add a few accessories such as an oversized tie (use a cheap scarf), a pocket watch and a cane. Then practice your "bah hum bah" to become Scrooge.

A quick search on the internet may also provide some different ideas. There are ample costume ideas for turning into a Christmas tree, ornament, or stocking. There are also a number of adult home-made costumes that are actually kid's toys such as a Crayola crayon or an Etch-a-Sketch.

Don't forget to see if you can recycle some of your Halloween costume pieces. You may be able to use some left over black and white face make-up to become Jack or another character from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Getting inspiration can come from around your house for some simple holiday themes such as presents, Christmas trees, or even a stocking. If you want something a bit more original, simply checking out your local TV station for some of the traditional Christmas shows for your costume idea. Check out what others have done on the internet to tweak your costume into something you will enjoy.

I'm a thrift enthusiast with a passion for writing about good Halloween costume ideas.