TRADE THE TEA TOWELS FOR PROPER NATIVITY CHRISTMAS COSTUMES

Christmas pageants and nativity plays are part and parcel of the festive season in Ireland, but they don’t always get the respect they should. This year, why not invest in nativity costumes instead of trying to make do with old tea towels and blankets? Your little stars will really light up the stage in wise men costumes, and you’ll find a selection of Holy Mary costumes as well as Joseph costumes and shepherd costumes at Party World. You’ll also find Santa suits and reindeer costumes.

Children can get very nervous about performing, especially at this time of year when they know Santy is watching too. Knowing they have real nativity costumes that help them look the part and won’t fall apart boosts their confidence when they walk or trot onto the stage. Yes, trot. Partyworld.ie also has sheep costumes, camel costumes and of course donkey costumes. After all, the donkey plays a pretty important part in the story, and when children (and parents!) are involved, there are no small parts. Every child is a star, and having a real costume for the Christmas play makes them all feel special, whether they are wearing Joseph costumes or shepherd costumes.

Parents and teachers really should not overlook the need for sturdy animal nativity costumes. Things can get pretty rowdy out in the stables, and Joseph and Mary have enough to worry about remembering all those lines without being upstaged by a little sheep unexpectedly sheering herself of a costume or a donkey being inspired by Winnie the Pooh’s friend Eyore and detaching his tail. Of course the Mary costumes and Joseph costumes are just as durable. After all, stardom does come with some extra pressure that can explode into giddiness. Really, those unpredictable moments are the best, most magical part of many a nativity play.

With Party World’s great range of nativity costumes, no child will feel their part is minor. The shepherd costumes are every bit as exciting for little ones as the Mary costumes, and the animal costumes are beyond adorable. They even stock a star costume for the little star in that critical but quiet role that will really make him or her shine.

WHO NEEDS NATIVITY COSTUMES?

In many national schools with a Christian ethos, the traditional Christmas pageant is a very big deal. But those schools are not the only ones who can enjoy and get great use from nativity costumes. Crèches can also put on nativity plays, and Partyworld.ie carries costumes in toddler sizes for them. Churches too can and do put on nativity plays to teach the youngest members of the congregation about the real meaning of Christmas while also having great fun with their little stars. Home-based child minders know that children love stories and need to be active and moving even on days when outside play options are limited. A full set of nativity costumes can be a great additional to the usual princess and pirate costumes. Of course, children’s drama classes can use these detailed animal, shepherd, holy family and wise men costumes not only at Christmas time but for various performances and classes throughout the year.

For many families, a dressing up box is not only a sanity saver to keep the children occupied on wet, cold winter days but a rich fodder for growing imaginations. Playing dress up has always been a favourite game of children around the world. Children love to act out their favourite stories, so why not give them nativity costumes to re-enact the Christmas story? It might even help tame the crazed commercialism that inspires the gimme-gimmes that plague parents in the run up to Christmas Day by helping refocus even preschoolers and toddlers on the real meaning of the season. And while you might see the Mary and Joseph costumes mostly in December, you can expect your little flock to kick up their heels year ‘round in adorable donkey and sheep costumes. But parents who already have a good range of dress up options will not be surprised to see Mary chasing Spiderman and a camel around the garden in July. The lamb costumes might just get some extra use around Easter too.

NATIVITY COSTUMES AND BEYOND FOR CHRISTMAS FOR LITTLE ANGELS

Not all Christmas plays feature the story of the first Christmas. Some events have a more secular focus on Santa Claus and his elves and reindeer. Partyworld.ie stocks much more than nativity costumes for the festive season. Reindeer costumes, Santa suits, even Christmas tree costumes are available to help bring the Christmas season to life. Those who focus more on elves and gingerbread men at the holidays will find elf costumes, gingerbread men 

suits and sweet little snowman costumes as well. Santa is always a hit at children’s Christmas parties and events, and it’s even more fun when brings some of his magical little helpers along too.

Partyworld.ie is Ireland’s premier costume and party supplies provider. Customers can find everything for their perfect Christmas from a massive selection of Christmas decorations and themed party ware to donkey costumes for the nativity play and everything the stylish elf needs to look good greeting the boys and girls when arrive clutching their precious Christmas lists. Best of all, everything can be viewed and purchased online so there is no need to battle the festive mobs in the malls to get Joseph and Mary costumes, Santa suits, reindeer costumes, Christmas decorations and all the details that make a Christmas party perfect.