This article was originally published at lizanest.com.

Halloween has always been more than candy and costumes—it’s a time capsule of creativity, tradition, and a little bit of spooky fun that changes with each generation. From homemade outfits lovingly stitched together by parents and grandparents to store-bought masks that were equal parts charming and terrifying, every costume tells a story about its era. Looking back through the decades, these snapshots capture not just the spirit of Halloween night, but also the fashions, pop culture, and DIY ingenuity of the times.
