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A fancy dress party (British English) or a costume party (American English), mainly in contemporary Western culture, is a type of party where guests dress up in a costume.
The origins of fancy dress parties in the UK can in some respects be traced to masked balls of the 18th century period, although Fancy Dress parties of the modern kind are a largely Victorian conception[citation needed] expanded upon by the Edwardians.
Notable amongst early events in the 20th century was the Chelsea Arts ball. Such events were often elaborate affairs and for the most part confined to those with considerable means.[citation needed]
Amongst the general population, costume parties also occurred with increasing frequency from the late 1940s onward, although for the most part the costumes were simple affairs until the mid 1970s. Prior to 'cheap' costume imports from the Far East (late 1990s)[citation needed] most costumes were either hired, or home constructed. Retail purchased costumes is in respect of the UK, a largely modern phenomenon (late 1990s onward) although 'accessory' items had been available for some time.[citation needed]
Candy apples, also known as toffee apples outside of North America, are whole apples covered in a hard sugar candy coating. While the topping varies from place to place, they are almost always served with a stick of sorts in the middle making them easier to eat. Toffee apples are a common treat at autumn festivals in Western culture in the Northern Hemisphere, such as Halloween and Guy Fawkes Night because these festivals fall in the wake of the annual apple harvest. Although candy apples and caramel apples may seem similar, they are made using distinctly different processes.
According to the Newark Evening News 1964:
William W. Kolb invented the red candy apple. Kolb, a veteran Newark candy-maker, produced his first batch of candied apples in 1908. While experimenting in his candy shop with red cinnamon candy for the Christmas trade, he dipped some apples into the mixture and put them in the windows for display. He sold the whole first batch for 5 cents each and later sold thousands yearly. Soon candied apples were being sold along the Jersey Shore, at the circus and in candy shops across the country, according to the Newark News in 1948.
Dora the Explorer is an American animated television series created by Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh, and Eric Weiner. Dora the Explorer became a regular series in 2000. The show is carried on the Nickelodeon cable television network, including the associated Nick Jr. channel. It aired on CBS until September 2006. A Spanish-dubbed version first aired as part of a Nick en español block on NBC Universal-owned Telemundo through September 2006; since April 2008, this version of the program has been carried on Univision as part of the Planeta U block.
Dora, the main character, is an eight-year-old girl who embarks on a trip in every episode in order to find something or help somebody. She asks the viewers at home to help her find new ways to reach places with the help of Map. She also teaches viewers Spanish, introducing them to short words and phrases.
Dora has a positive view of the characters she meets, failing even to hold a grudge against the mischievous fox, Swiper, who continually attempts to steal items from her party. She acts against villains only when it seems that compromise is impossible, and even in these cases, fails to display actual anger. She gives others a chance to try their hands at tasks even when she herself might have an easier time with them. Dora values her family, whom she loves openly, though she spends little time indoors at home with them. She tries to introduce her traditions and customs, subtly and without compulsion, to those who are not familiar with them.
Actors: Kurtwood Smith (actor), Brad Fiedel (composer), Macaulay Culkin (actor), LeVar Burton (actor), Dick Van Patten (actor), Kevin McCarthy (actor), Jack Bender (director), David A. Simmons (editor), Dedee Pfeiffer (actress), Hank Garrett (actor), Peter DeLuise (actor), Shari Belafonte (actress), Dennis Redfield (actor), Scott L. Treger (actor), Philip Giffin (composer),
Plot: Phil, Mitch, Vinnie, Mary and Melissa are friends unwittingly wake Melissa's great, great, great, great grandmother Lucinda, who is a witch, and has brought the dead back to get revenge. Sandy is a cheerleader from the 50's who is back to help the kids.
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