Halloween a Festival of Lost Meanings (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169217171)

""Halloween: A Festival of Lost Meanings"" by Alvin Boyd Kuhn is a book that explores the history and symbolism of Halloween. The author delves into the origins of the holiday, tracing it back to ancient Celtic and Roman traditions, and examines how it has evolved over time. Kuhn argues that Halloween has lost much of its original meaning and significance, and has become a commercialized and superficial celebration in modern times. He explores the deeper spiritual and mystical aspects of the holiday, and suggests ways in which it can be reclaimed and revitalized. The book is a thought-provoking exploration of the history and meaning of Halloween, and is sure to appeal to anyone interested in the spiritual and cultural significance of this popular holiday.Kuhn, the author of the popular New Lectures on the Ancient Wisdom series, offers up an essay on the origins of Halloween and its traditions such as the candle in the pumpkin, broomstick riding witches, apple in a tub of water and the wearing of masks. He searches to find a meaning behind Halloween that goes beyond the sheer fun and deviltry of it as it has been practiced in the past and present.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Alvin Boyd Kuhn
ISBN-10: 1169217176
ISBN-13: 9781169217171
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 66
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 7.01h x 10.00w x 0.25d