Theme parties

When did the concept of theme parties start? Who invented this Halloween all year round custom? Normally we are a hard working group of volunteers in our respective villages.  However, we need to come in to the Provincial resource center for supplies, computer work, and get-togethers like birthdays, American holidays, etc.  

 We can cook in a kitchen and eat together as "family".

The first time I was at the Provincial House when the Volunteers wanted to celebrate an occasion, they picked and announced a theme-- "ABC" Anything But Clothes Party.  I imagined that everyone was going to show up naked and attended in my regular clothes (having excused myself based on unfamiliarity with the custom).  But I wasn't about to miss it for the world.  Thankfully, everyone came dressed in gunny sacks, plastic bags, etc.  Very creative.  Some a little scanty, but -Hey-if you got it, flaunt it.
Eventually I caught on. Below are some pictures from our last one to celebrate our Close of Service (COS)--Super Heroes was the theme.  Some of the heroes I don't recognize because they are after my own kids were little.  Only the old folks will recognize Wonder Woman--the sequel (without the bare midriff or speedo)

RAP/CHIP10-12

Northern Province Super Heroes

Toasting Chip09-11

As the night heats up

The dancing begins