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10 Halloween Costume Ideas 

That Shine the Light of Jesus

十套能夠彰顯耶穌之光的萬聖節服裝

作者

Lindsey Brady

1. Animals and the Ark
 動物與方舟

“I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth.” (Genesis 9:13)
我 把 虹 放 在 雲 彩 中 ， 這 就 可 作 我 與 地 立 約 的 記 號 了 。(創世記9:13)

Animals are already a popular costume idea for children. So why not partner up with a few families with children, dress the kids up in animal costumes, and make yourself an ark like Noah? The possibilities are endless! Think lions, zebras, elephants, platypuses, dogs, cats, bunnies. You name an animal, and it can go on the ark.
動物的服裝對於小孩來說已經頗受愛戴。所以，為何不與其他家庭合作，幫小孩打扮成小動物，然後像挪亞造一艘方舟呢? 這將有無限可能! 想想獅子，斑馬，大象，鴨嘴獸，狗，貓，兔子。只要你能叫得出名字的動物，都可以進入方舟。

Bonus points if the parents in your group dress up as Noah and his family or each wear a color of the rainbow that signifies God’s covenant between him and earth. Extra bonus points if you turn a wagon or stroller into an ark. 
如果你團體裡面的父母裝扮成挪亞與家人，或是每個人穿一道彩虹的顏色凸顯上帝與我們的盟約也不錯。如果你把你的卡車變成一艘方舟，那更是太棒了。

This will give you a natural entry point to talk about God’s love for the world with your neighbors and be ridiculously adorable.
這將自然開啟你與鄰居關於上帝對世界的愛的話題，也看起來富有娛樂性又可愛。

2. Plague of Egypt
    埃及的瘟疫

“Then say to him, ‘The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, has sent me to say to you: Let my people go, so that they may worship me in the wilderness.” (Exodus 7:16)
對他說：『耶和華希伯來人的神打發我來見你，說：「容我的百姓去，好在曠野侍奉我」，到如今你還是不聽。(出埃及記7:16)

Want a costume that simultaneously illustrates God’s goodness and provides a fright? Get a group of friends and each dress up as one of the plagues of Egypt. Some of the plagues are simpler costumes than others. For the more challenging plagues, you’ll need to get creative. It may even help to have signs each person can wear.
想要一套同時能夠顯明上帝的慈愛與敬畏嗎? 就讓你的每一位朋友們都穿上代表埃及瘟疫的服裝吧。有些瘟疫比其他的容易裝扮。對於比較有挑戰性的瘟疫服裝，你需要更多創意。或是掛上每個瘟疫的名牌。

This group idea is perfect for a fall costume party, where people have more time to get the full idea of your costume. But, this would also be an exciting way to go trick-or-treating, with each plague going to a door one-at-a-time, in chronological order. 
這個概念對於秋季的化妝舞會最為恰當了，因為大家就會有更多時間去了解服裝背後的含意。如果每一個瘟疫都以發生時序來敲門要糖果的話，那就更有趣了。

No matter what, this costume set serves as a good reminder of God’s faithfulness in bringing Israel out of Egypt.
無論如何，此套裝扮都是提醒我們帶領以色列人出埃及的上帝是信實的。

3. Jesus and the Disciples
  耶穌與門徒

“'But what about you?’ he asked. ‘Who do you say I am?  Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.’” (Matthew 16:15-16)
耶穌問他們：「那麼你們呢？你們說我是誰？」西門彼得回答說：「你是基督，是永生神的兒子！」(馬太福音16:15-16)

I have seen this group costume tactfully executed firsthand. When I was in high school, a group of 13 guys in my class dressed up as Jesus and the disciples. The teachers were so impressed by the authenticity of the costumes (and the fact that over a dozen 14-year-old boys were organized enough to pull this off) that they were recognized at our school assembly.
我看過耶穌與門徒這套服裝被巧妙地縫製與穿戴。當我還是高中生的時候，我班上有13個男生扮成耶穌與門徒。老師對於他們服裝的原創性讚嘆不已(還有就是十三個年僅十四歲的青少年能夠組織這樣的團隊)，他們在集會的時候受到表揚。

Not only that, but the kid dressed up as Jesus was given the microphone and allowed to say something. This student was so prepared that he started preaching the Sermon on the Mount. To 1,400 students. In a public school.
不只如此，扮成耶穌的同學還能夠透過麥克風發表意見。這位學生準備充足，就開始講登山寶訓給1,400位同學聽。在一個公立學校內。

Jesus used these boys to bring his Word to hundreds of students who never had the opportunity to hear it before. What a powerful testament!
耶穌使用這幾名男孩來傳遞他的訊息，這些學生是從未聽有機會聽過的。多麼有力量的見證啊!

4. Pirate
  海盜

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:19-21)
「你們不要為自己在地上積蓄財寶，地上有蟲蛀，會鏽蝕，也有盜賊鑽進來偷竊；而要為自己在天上積蓄財寶：天上既沒有蟲蛀，也不會鏽蝕，也沒有盜賊鑽進來偷竊。要知道，你的財寶在哪裡，你的心也在哪裡。」(馬太福音6:19-21)

So your child really wants to be a pirate, but you can’t seem to remember a biblical story featuring Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow. 
你的孩子很想扮成海盜，但是你好像記不起來描述強尼戴普扮演的海盜傑克的聖經故事。

Well, just because there’s not a story starring a buccaneer as we’d imagine them in today’s culture doesn’t mean a pirate-based costume can’t glorify God. Just switch out your kid’s pumpkin bucket for a treasure chest that reads, “Store up treasure in heaven for where your treasure is, there your heart will also be” printed on the front. I guarantee this will make a lasting impression on more than one person throughout the night.
就因為聖經上沒有關於我們現今文化所認知的海盜的故事，不代表海盜的服裝不能榮耀上帝。把你孩子的南瓜籃子換成寶藏箱，上面寫著: 在天上積蓄財寶，你的財寶在哪裡，你的心也在那裡。我保證這會讓跟你們有接觸的人印象深刻。

5. Fruit of the Spirit
  聖靈的果子

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22-23)
然而，聖靈的果子是：愛心、喜樂、和平、忍耐、仁慈、良善、忠信、溫柔、自制。這樣的事，沒有律法反對。(加拉太書 5:22-23)

Another great group costume idea is grabbing seven of your closest friends and going as the fruit of the Spirit. Just have everyone pick their favorite fruit (try not to repeat!) and then print out signs with the traits listed in Galatians 5 to hang around your neck.
另一個團體的角色扮演服裝就是請你的七個朋友裝扮成聖靈的果子。讓他們選他們最愛的果子(請盡量不要重複喔!)，然後再把聖靈的果子的特性(加拉太書第五章)寫出在牌子上，掛上脖子。

Now, this costume will be a particularly good conversation starter because there’s a strong chance people will mistake your outfits to either be a fruit salad or a Fruit of the Loom underwear ad. Once people misidentify your group, this gives you a great chance to explain how the Holy Spirit helps produce these eight character traits in you. The fruit of the Spirit might not be as well-known as other parts of the Bible, so this costume gives you a phenomenal opportunity to explain how a relationship with God impacts your life every single day.
這個服裝對於展開話題特別有幫助，因為很有可能大家會誤認為你的服裝是水果沙拉，或是水果牌內衣的廣告。當別人誤認的時候，你就可以解釋聖靈如何讓你結出這八種特質的果子。聖靈的果子可能沒有聖經其他部分耳熟能詳，所以這個服裝給你史無前例的機會，分享上帝在你生活中每天如何與你建立關係。

6. Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors
  約瑟與彩衣
  

"Now Israel loved Joseph more than any of his other sons, because he had been born to him in his old age; and he made an ornate robe for him.” (Genesis 37:3)

以色列原來愛約瑟過於愛他的眾子，因為約瑟是他年老生的，他給約瑟做了一件彩衣。(創世記37:3) 

This is a particularly simple costume and one that is advantageous to northern areas that have chilly fall weather. All you need is a very vibrant, colorful robe. You will receive bonus points, however, if you spend your evening telling everyone about how your father loves you way more than your brothers. Keep the conversation going by recounting recent dreams you had, and share their meaning that one day the people around you will bow down to you. 
這套服裝特別簡單，對於天氣比較冷的北部來說，也是一大好處。你需要的就只是色彩鮮艷的一件大衣。如果你整晚都跟別人說你父親愛你比其他兄弟姊妹多的話，又更加分了 (開玩笑的)。說一說你最近的夢境，然後告訴別人以後他們會對你下跪(聖經故事)來延續話題。

But in all seriousness, people will compliment, or at least comment on your stylish outerwear, and it will give you an opportunity to talk about Joseph’s story of redemption and God’s ability to turn events meant to harm people into beneficial situations.
不過，說真的，人們會讚美你的衣服很有風格，也給你機會談論約瑟贖罪的故事，還有上帝能夠轉換傷害人的危機變成有利的狀況。

7. Shepherd or Sheep
  牧羊人或羊

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” (John 10:11)

「我就是好牧人。好牧人為羊捨棄自己的生命；」(約翰福音10:11)

Besides all the imagery in the Bible of Jesus as the good Shepherd and humans as his sheep, there are just a lot of people mentioned who work as shepherds as well. That’s why a shepherd or sheep costume would be a perfect way to shine Jesus’ light at Halloween. 
除了聖經裡面耶穌是牧羊人以及人是羊群的形象以外，也有其他人被描述為牧羊人。所以，裝扮成牧羊人或是綿羊也是能在萬聖節彰顯耶穌榮耀的方式。

Now, this costume is a golden idea because it’s so versatile. A parent could be a shepherd, with children as a flock sheep. A child could be the shepherd, and pets could be dressed up as sheep. Or, you could do a stand alone costume of either a shepherd or a sheep. Just image a baby bundled up as a sheep and tell me your heart isn’t about to explode! 
這是一個很棒的概念，因為服裝可以靈活運用。父母可以當牧羊人，小孩可以當一群綿羊。或是小孩可以當牧羊人，寵物可以當羊。或是，你可以獨自裝扮成牧羊人或是羊。想像一個小嬰孩裝扮成綿羊，想必你的心都要融化了吧!

Either way, feel free to reference this scripture from John 10 when people tell you how precious your costumes are.
無論如何，請盡情透過約翰福音第十章的經文來告訴大家，你的裝扮有多麼的珍貴。

8. Angel
  天使
 

“Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear.” (Luke 1:11-13)
有主的一位天使站在香壇的右邊向他顯現。撒迦利亞看見後，就驚慌不安，恐懼就臨到了他。(約翰福音1:11-13)

An ordinary Halloween costume for young girls is to be an angel. And while most superstore angel costumes aren’t going to be biblically accurate, it’s still an outfit that shines light on a typically dark day. 
 通常來說，小女生可能在萬聖節扮成天使。通常店面賣的天使服裝都不會依照聖經的描述，不過還是能夠在黑暗的節日中放光。

And while I love seeing kids with their chenille wire halos, I also think it would be completely awesome to see a young boy dressed in as a biblical angel. When angels appeared in the Bible people were awestruck, they bowed, and many were actually fearful. Let’s create a world that begins to understand the power angels have been given under Christ.
 我很愛看到小女孩裝扮成天使，帶著工藝線作成的光環，但是如果小男孩裝扮成聖經裡的天使也是很棒。當天使在聖經出現的時候，人們通常敬畏，並且下跪。讓我們創造一個世人開始明白天使被基督賦予權柄的世界吧。

9. Moses
  摩西 

“But when she could hide him no longer, she got a papyrus basket[a] for him and coated it with tar and pitch. Then she placed the child in it and put it among the reeds along the bank of the Nile.” (Exodus 2:3)
後來不能再藏，就取了一個蒲草箱，抹上石漆和石油，將孩子放在裡頭，把箱子擱在河邊的蘆荻中。(出埃及記2:3)

Looking for a costume for an infant? Put your baby in a cradle covered in leaves and dress up an Egyptian princess. 
在幫小嬰孩找服裝嗎? 把你的寶寶放在搖籃裡，被葉片蓋著，裝扮成埃及王子吧。

Or, you can aim to emulate an older and wiser Moses, and have a biblical costume that features the 10 commandments written on stone tablets. It might just be because I’m partial to tots dressed up as elderly people, but I think the idea of a toddler portraying an old man Moses is unbelievably cute. Think of a beard on a two-year-old! I mean, who isn’t going to stop and ask you about that costume?
或是你可以扮成比較年長又有智慧的摩西，穿上聖經中的服裝，帶著寫有十誡的石板。也許我比較喜歡小孩子扮成老人的樣子，但是我認為小孩子扮成老人的模樣實在是非常可愛。想想看兩歲小孩子穿戴鬍子的模樣。我的意思是，誰不會停下來問你打扮的是誰呢?

10. David and Goliath
  大衛與歌利亞

“So David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him.” (1 Samuel 17:50)
這樣，大衛用機弦甩石，勝了那非利士人，打死他，大衛手中卻沒有刀。(撒母耳記上17:50)

This costume works particularly well with a smaller child as David and an older child or adult as Goliath. Don’t have two people? That’s okay! Send David out on his own—just make sure he has his trusty slingshot with him.
當小孩子扮演大衛，較年長的孩子扮演歌利亞時，這套服裝效果特別好。沒有兩個人? 沒有關係，就讓小大衛自己出門，確認他有帶彈弓。

Many people your encounter will pick up on the biblical reference since David and Goliath are so well known. If they comment on your costume, just mention how you wanted to glorify the power of God this Halloween. If people confuse you with two warriors from the movie 300, just explain that you’re telling an even greater story: God’s story!
這樣的聖經故事應該會吸引滿多人，因為大衛與歌利亞的事蹟廣為人知。如果他們對你服裝有意見，就告訴他們你想在萬聖節榮耀上帝的大能。如果他們誤會你的服裝是三百壯士裡面的兩位戰士，你可以解釋一個更偉大的故事: 上帝的故事!