The Book Of Hallowe En Origin Practices Beliefs Illustrated Edition

Curious about the origin of the Halloween? Want to know about the rituals around the world that are associated with this spooky festival? Look no further! DigiCat presents to you this meticulously edited collection to satisfy your wicked curiosity about this one-of-a-kind festival. Contents: Sun-Worship. The Sources of Hallowe'en The Celts: Their Religion and Festivals Samhain Pomona The Coming of Christianity.All Saints'. All Souls' Origin and Character of Hallowe'en Omens Hallowe'en Beliefs and Customs in Ireland In Scotland and the Hebrides In England and Man In Wales In Brittany and France The Teutonic Religion. Witches Walpurgis Night More Hallowtide Beliefs and Customs Hallowe'en in America

DigiCat presents to you this meticulously edited Halloween collection Contents: Sun-Worship. The Sources of Hallowe'en The Celts: Their Religion and Festivals Samhain Pomona The Coming of Christianity.All Saints'. All Souls' Origin and Character of Hallowe'en Omens Hallowe'en Beliefs and Customs in Ireland In Scotland and the Hebrides In England and Man In Wales In Brittany and France The Teutonic Religion. Witches Walpurgis Night More Hallowtide Beliefs and Customs Hallowe'en in America

This book is intended to give the reader an account of the origin and history of Hallowe'en, how it absorbed some customs belonging to other days in the year,-such as May Day, Midsummer, and Christmas. The context is illustrated by selections from ancient and modern poetry and prose, related to Hallowe'en ideas. Large Print 15 point font.

This relatively short book looks into the customs of that most scary of nights - Halloween. Chapters include Sun-Worship. The Sources Of Hallowe'en, The Celts: Their Religion And Festivals, Samhain, Origin And Character Of Hallowe'en Omens, Hallowe'en Beliefs And Customs In Ireland, Hallowe'en Beliefs And Customs In Scotland And The Hebrides, Hallowe'en Beliefs And Customs In England And Man, Hallowe'en Beliefs And Customs In Wales, Hallowe'en Beliefs And Customs In Brittany And France, Walpurgis Night, and Hallowe'en In America.

This book is intended to give the reader an account of the origin and history of Hallowe'en, how it absorbed some customs belonging to other days in the year,-such as May Day, Midsummer, and Christmas. The context is illustrated by selections from ancient and modern poetry and prose, related to Hallowe'en ideas.Those who wish suggestions for readings, recitations, plays, and parties, will find the lists in the appendix useful, in addition to the books on entertainments and games to be found in any public library.Special acknowledgment is made to Messrs. E. P. Dutton & Company for permission to use the poem entitled "Hallowe'en" from "The Spires of Oxford and Other Poems," by W. M. Letts; to Messrs. Longmans, Green & Company for the poem "Pomona," by William Morris; and to the Editors of The Independent for the use of five poems.

A compilation of All Hallow's Eve history, customs, beliefs, literature, games and music taken from original 19th and 20th century sources. This one of a kind anthology of vintage Halloween history, superstition, facts and fun brings together two complete classic volumes--The Book of Halloween (1919) and Games For Halloween (1912)--along with more than 40 articles, reminiscences, stories, poems, and even sheet music, all published between the 1840s and the early 1920s, and all revealing and reveling in the spirit of Halloween as it was understood and celebrated in Europe and America during the 19th and early 20th centuries. With more than 300 pages of text and nearly 100 vintage Halloween illustrations -- Publisher's description.