And immediately there was with the angel a multitude of the army of Heaven praising God and saying, ‘Glory be to God in the highest Heavens, And on earth peace among men who please Him!'” Christmas is the perfect time of year to celebrate and get festive, and what better way to do that than with fancy dress?

Adorable child’s angel wings! These butterfly-style feather wings are held on by elastic shoulder straps. If you make your own angel costume, or you already have a costume and the wings and halo are no longer in good shape, just get a new set of wings and a halo to freshen up your look! Of these four angels, Gabriel appears most commonly in Jewish texts. He is one of at least seven archangels, or focal angels, who are known in liturgy and biblical commentary to be the highest or most powerful of the angelic legions. Gabriel’s first mention in the Tanakh comes in the Book of Daniel. After Daniel experiences a prophecy, and he does not understand it, Gabriel comes to Daniel (8:16) and interprets the vision for him. Kids love any excuse to get out the fancy dress box, and Christmas is no exception. If your little one is keen to put on a Nativity at home, or is playing the angel Gabriel in the school play, look no further for info on how to put together a DIY angel costume!A year later, Gabriel again appears to Daniel (9:27). He tells Daniel that he has “been at war, and [is] going to fight those who remain.” Nothing is explained further about this battle or about Gabriel’s specific abilities, although he is referenced thereafter in exegetical literature as a warrior and a holy protector. The best thing about this costume is that you'll only need a handful of items to make it, and it's a sew-free creation! So it's super cheap, and easy to do – phew! Don't forget to get all the bits you'll need together before you start, to save yourself from rushing out to the shops for something half-way through. You will need:

These downward feather angel wings are made of natural, dyed feathers and held on by elastic straps. Sheer angel wings with silver glitter accents are perfect for a Christmas play. This set also includes a headband tinsel halo.