{"product_id":"the-book-of-halloween-a-m-ruth-edna-kelley-9781495949739","title":"The Book of Hallowe'en: The Origin and History of Halloween","description":"\u003cp\u003eSince 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Table of Contents Publication Information and Dedication \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter I. Sun-Worship. The Sources Of Hallowe'en \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter II. The Celts: Their Religion And Festivals \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter III. Samhain \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter IV. Pomona \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter V. The Coming Of Christianity. All Saints'. All Souls'. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter VI. Origin And Character Of Hallowe'en Omens \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter VII. Hallowe'en Beliefs And Customs In Ireland \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter VIII. In Scotland And The Hebrides \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter IX. In England and Man \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter X. In Wales \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter XI. In Brittany and France \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter XII. The Teutonic Religion. Witches \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter XIII. Walpurgis Night \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter XIV. More Hallowtide Beliefs and Customs \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter XV. Hallowe'en in America \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFour Poems \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e A. M. Ruth Edna Kelley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1495949737\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781495949739\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/14\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.27d","brand":"A. M. Ruth Edna Kelley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44051298648319,"sku":"9781495949739","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4c354fb1-00d7-4745-9ce3-97bff68bfc5a.jpg?v=1685012261","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-book-of-halloween-a-m-ruth-edna-kelley-9781495949739","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}