hmmm... first, my favorite costume was a big bird (sesame st.) that i made when i was teaching pre-school. i had 2 day 2yr olds, and 3 day 3 yr olds, so i had to have 2 new costumes every year. the first halloween party i wore a large skunk costume i had made( and had made a smaller one for my son) and i got an emergency call telling me my son was violently ill and running a very hi fever. so i left work, went to pick up my son, as a skunk, and took him to the dr. then off to the pharmacy to get the script filled, still as a skunk. the dr's staff were delighted and wanted to know what i was going to be the next day. when i said big bird they begged me to come by and show them. so i did.
the next year the dr's wife called and asked to borrow the costume as she went into the children's ward at the hospital locally, and to the scottish rite, and children's hospitals to cheer up the sick kids and give out treats. it was such a big hit that she borrowed it for the next 2 yrs. after that she kept it. if she'd asked i would have gladly given it to her. certainly she put it to better use than i had! i was glad it brought joy to so many kids! as far as i know, she may still be hitting the hospitals as the world's oldest bird!
i have 3 favorite holidays! 1st son was born on christmas eve. 2nd son was born day after valentine's day. only daughter was born 1 week from halloween. hard to choose! (although i do get more candy out of halloween!)