Costumes are a traditional part of Halloween celebrations. Whether trick or treating or attending Halloween parties, costumes play a large role in the spooky holiday. While many Halloween costumes can be purchased in retail stores or online, there are plenty of ways to make free costumes as well.

This page provides ideas for costumes that can be made from common household items for little or no cost.

• A bat costume can be made from a broken umbrellaEvil Mad Scientist: How to Build a Better Bat Costume
• Wear a CD around your neck and carry a lighter or matches -- you're a CD burner!Halloween.com: Last-minute Quick Costume Ideas
• Carry sheets of paper around; when asked what you are, tear up a sheet -- you're a paper shredder!Halloween.com: Last-minute Quick Costume Ideas
• Classic cheap or free costume idea wear a white sheet, and draw a spooky face or eyes on the front to be a ghost