Kids Boys Joseph Nativity Christmas Fancy Dress Costume

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He is most often depicted in a robe with headpiece. He’s one of the three main figures of the Holy Family, along with the Virgin Mary and the Holy Babe. These are versatile costumes for children and for men. But Joseph her husband, being a kind-hearted man and unwilling publicly to disgrace her, had determined to release her privately from the betrothal. But while he was contemplating this step, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to bring home your wife Mary, for she is with child through the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a Son, and you are to call His name JESUS for He it is who will save His People from their sins.’ TIP: You can use gold spray paint, but if you do use it outside to avoid inhaling fumes. Add texture to your crown with wire or tinsel.

Don't forget to give your little one a child's doll, swaddled in a blanket or towel, to serve as the baby Jesus! Kids love any excuse to get out the fancy dress box, and Christmas is no exception. If your little one is keen to put on a Nativity at home, or is playing a starring role as Joseph in the school play, look no further for info on how to put together a DIY Joseph costume! So many Nativity costumes can be started by making a simple tunic, otherwise known as a tabard, which is a long rectangle of fabric that can be adapted to be the basis of almost any costume. You can even cheat and adapt an old pillowcase (for tiny tots). For this iconic Nativity character, create a tunic from blue material, or perhaps use an old, large blue pillowcase or sheet which can be cut at the bottom and sides to make a simple tunic.

Again you can make a simple tunic – using spare colourful or velvet fabric. Add a statement piece of jewellery, such as a large pendant.

Then, simply use an old striped tea towel to wrap around the head; this look works for a shepherd or innkeeper costume too. If you don't have a suitable tea towel, try using a pashmina which can be wrapped around your child's head. When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded, and brought home his wife, but did not live with her until she had given birth to a son. The child’s name he called JESUS.”TIP: Using coloured card makes this job much simpler and for added sparkle you could also cut out smaller gold stars to hang from the pipe cleaner around your head. For the wise mens’ crowns the options are endless. There are dozens of templates online which you can use. Or alternatively get some thin-ish paper and do an origami crown. Do your little ones love dressing up for Christmas? Have you got some great costume ideas for the festive season? Share them over on our forum below: Related stories Christmas is a great time of year to celebrate and get festive, and what better way to do that than with fancy dress?

If you've already got a fairy costume or tutu, fairy wings and tiara in your dressing-up box, this one's pretty easy. But if not, simply make a plain white tunic and tie it with a tinsel belt. We love this shepherd's stripy tabard – all she needs now is a toy sheep and a crook to complete the look.

You could even have some fun with this look and use face paint to create a beard for your little one! If you want to make your tabard a little neater, we recommend using iron-on hemming tape around the edges to get the shape nailed. Christmas is coming, and that means it's time to get organised! Kids love fancy dress, and chances are, if they're not already part of the school Nativity, they might like to do it at home anyway. Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections—they may also appear in recommendations and other places.