The Book of Hallowe'en: The Origin and History of Halloween - A. M. Ruth Edna Kelley

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n nSince its original publication in 1919, Ruth Edna Kelley's THE BOOK OF HALLOWE'EN remains the all time classic exploration of Halloween history, from the mysterious year end rites of the ancient Celts, to the autumnal reign of Samhain, the Druid god of death, to the coming to Europe of Christianity and All Saints Day, to the charming early 20th Century Halloween beliefs and customs of Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales, France, Germany and America. Filled with Halloween poems, games and tried and true ancient methods for divining the future (especially for discovering the identity of one's future spouse ), THE BOOK OF HALLOWE'EN opens a captivating window into the past of one of today's most beloved holidays. n n Table of Contents Publication Information and Dedication n nPreface n nChapter I. Sun-Worship. The Sources Of Hallowe'en n nChapter II. The Celts: Their Religion And Festivals n nChapter III. Samhain n nChapter IV. Pomona n nChapter V. The Coming Of Christianity. All Saints'. All Souls'. n nChapter VI. Origin And Character Of Hallowe'en Omens n nChapter VII. Hallowe'en Beliefs And Customs In Ireland n nChapter VIII. In Scotland And The Hebrides n nChapter IX. In England and Man n nChapter X. In Wales n nChapter XI. In Brittany and France n nChapter XII. The Teutonic Religion. Witches n nChapter XIII. Walpurgis Night n nChapter XIV. More Hallowtide Beliefs and Customs n nChapter XV. Hallowe'en in America n nFour Poems n