Halloween Season is upon us, How it all started and some costume ideas

Halloween is a day full of haunting ghouls, tricking kids and of course, the receiving of treats. How did this day of tricks, treats and costumes begin?

The great holiday of Halloween dates back to medieval times when people of lower classes would pray for the souls of the dead in order receive food and gifts. This practice was known as “Souling.” There is an ancient Celtic tradition that still occurs today called Samhain (Sow-in). Groups of people dress in dark clothing and chant spells to scare away evil spirits.

These two medieval practices, combined with many others throughout history have brought us to modern-day Halloween where kids dress in cute costumes and roam the streets, knocking on neighborhood doors and shyly say, “Trick or Treat!” The older kids put on their best zombie, skeleton or ghoulish costume to scare their friends, but still want the treats!

Step up your costume game this Halloween with the help of RedSkyTrader.com! This online retailer has hundreds of costume ideas, easily accessible by just a few clicks of your mouse. Dress yourself as a Zombie Knight or a Medieval Gladiator! Add an antique-style telescope to finish off your pirate costume! Make your look sparkle with a new Venetian mask! RedSkyTrader.com is making your Halloween shopping even easier on the wallet by offering a 20% off special throughout this ghoulish season. Use coupon code Halloween11* at checkout to receive 20% off your entire order

If you would like more information about this topic or even more creative Halloween ideas please feel free to view our Press Release.

Happy Hauntings,

RedSkyTrader

*Offer expires November 1, 2011 at midnight.

The Outstanding Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival

Today we got orders from a very special buyer! Ever heard of the Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival located in the very beautiful Vancouver Canada? Well today we got two orders from them, requesting 2 steel medieval breastplates and 2 conquistador steel helmets for costumes that will be worn for one of their outstanding plays, we are pleased to do business with these talented individuals who are not only great performers, but a not-for-profit organization as well, bringing to life Shakespeare’s stories through a visual performances. Be sure to take a trip down to Vancouver Canada this summer for the celebration of the 22nd season in 2011, Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival.

All of us over at RedSkyTrader would like to wish the Bard on the Beach good luck on their event. "Be not afraid of greatness" – William Shakespeare

The Soul of the Roman Warrior Reenactment Group

Our armor has been used for many reasons over the years, TV shows, plays reenactments. Recently though, the reenactment group "Legio VI" other wise known from their website Soul of the Warrior. This Reenactment group is very good at what they do, War reenactments and passion plays. We are pleased to have been their choice in shopping supplies lately, they have recently purchased a set of keys and 4 roman breastplates. We would like to wish Legio VI good luck for future reenactments and productions.

RedSkyTrader would also like to remind all our shoppers for keeping our site your main provider for home and costume decor! Thank you, and remember for all you production companies out there, we would be more than happy to work with you!

One Stop Shop For Mardi Gras Masks

So that time is upon us again, that time of celebration, we are talking about Mardi Gras! Here at redskytrader.com, we want to help you get that party going! If your one of our regular online shoppers, than you should know that we sell venetian masks, which were used centuries ago to hide one’s identity from the general public. These elegant masks are still used today for celebrations, such as Mardi Gras! Our masks are absolutely perfect for such an occasion!

We would just like all you guys to know that since it is that special time again, we will offer you 5% off your next purchase of a Venetian Mask! Use Promo Code "MardiGras11" to receive your 5% discount on any of our masks, better hurry though offer expires on the 15th!

~RedSkyTrader

Medieval “Pantless” Knights in our medieval armor, breastplates, chainmail, and helmets.

A while back our sister site RedSkyTrader.com received an e-mail from one of our customers with a YouTube link attached. It turns out that two of our customers purchased some medieval accessories from us and filmed themselves wearing it. They enter a "Big Wheels Competition," intended for children, wearing our medieval armor, including pointed helms with chainmail, breatplates, the works. However, they are missing one thing, PANTS. Check out the link below. We found it hilarious and thought we should share it with you all. Pantless Knights Video!