Culture Is Not A Costume

Culture isn’t a costume 👻It’s spooky season—but what’s really scary is how cultural appropriation disguised as “just a costume" is still normalized and practiced today.In this heartfelt Halloween episode, Andrea and Hostion dive into the tangled web between cultural appreciation and appropriation. From haunted houses and dead sailors to Princess Peach and bloody dentists, they share personal stories, cultural insights, and a few laugh-out-loud moments along the way. Learn why empathy and curiosity are your best costume accessories—and how to celebrate Halloween without perpetuating harm. Because culture isn’t a costume, and play shouldn’t perpetuate pain.Let us know what you think of this episode! Text us!Go to Canadian Salad Website for all sources cited in this episode. Sign up for our newsletter to stay connected: https://www.canadiansalad.ca/contact And please refer us to your friends, family and that racist uncle that just doesn't get it.Follow us on TikTok and Instagram Theme music by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay. A Janklin Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.