Christmas Future Cosplay: At a Glance
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ABOUT THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS FUTURE:
The Ghost of Christmas Future (also known as the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come) is the third and final spectral entity to visit Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas Eve.
It is typically depicted as a hooded and silent figure, shrouded in darkness and with a foreboding air. It communicates entirely with visions of the future; the future Scrooge can expect should he continue down his present path.
Scrooge is shown the funeral of an unnamed man. The few individuals who are in attendance show little sympathy or affection for the deceased man. To his horror, Scrooge realizes this is his own funeral and the fate that awaits him unless he changes his ways.
1. BLACK ROBE – The Ghost of Christmas Future is described as being shrouded almost entirely in a deep black garment, with only a beckoning hand visible. You might want to distress and tatter your new robes to get the right look.
2. SKELETON SHOES – Remember, This entity is covered from head to toe in a deep black robe. However, in many screen and stage adaptations, a skeletal creature is revealed to lurk underneath. A pair of skeleton shoes are ideal in case anyone is brave enough to peek under the robe.
3. Skull mask: In Scrooge (1970) we actually get a glimpse under the hood and see that The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come actually has a ghastly (and slightly corny) skull for a face.
4. GLOVES – This is a must-have accessory for any Ghost of Christmas Future costume. There are two consistent character design choices across the vast majority of popular interpretations: the black robes and the skeletal hand that beckons Scrooge forth.
5. SCYTHE – Most “A Christmas Carol” adaptations lean into the parallels with the Grim Reaper to some degree. If you feel this outfit needs an accessory to really take it to the next level, then you can’t go far wrong with a badass scythe.
6. LANTERN – Alternatively, a chic gothic lantern can come in handy when you’re busy ferrying lost souls beyond earthly bounds.
A Ghost of Christmas Future costume is certainly one of the less ‘festive’ options from “A Christmas Carol” but it is one of the most impactful. Here is how the third – and final – entity is described by Charles Dickens:
When it came near him, Scrooge bent down upon his knee; for in the very air through which this Spirit moved it seemed to scatter gloom and mystery. It was shrouded in a deep black garment, which concealed its head, its face, its form, and left nothing of it visible, save one outstretched hand. But for this, it would have been difficult to detach its figure from the night and separate it from the darkness by which it was surrounded.
Looking for more inspiration? Check out our favorite screen and stage adaptations, or more of our favorite costume guides below!
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Wear a long black hooded robe that conceals your face and body. Add skeleton gloves, dark shoes and an optional skull mask, lantern or scythe to create a more theatrical costume.
Yes. The Ghost of Christmas Future and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come are two names for the third and final spirit that visits Scrooge.
Charles Dickens describes the spirit as a silent figure concealed beneath a deep black hooded garment. Only one outstretched hand is visible, making the character appear mysterious and threatening.
The spirit remains silent and communicates through gestures and visions. Its pointing hand directs Scrooge toward the possible consequences of continuing his selfish behavior.
The spirit does not carry a scythe in Dickens’ original story. However, many costumes and adaptations add one because the character’s dark robe and association with death resemble the Grim Reaper.
Pair the character with Ebenezer Scrooge and the Ghosts of Christmas Past and Present. Jacob Marley, Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim can join for a larger A Christmas Carol group costume.