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LoC No.: 19015168

Title: The Book of Hallowe'en

Note: Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Suzan Flanagan, Ted Garvin and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Book of Hallowe'en" by Ruth Edna Kelley is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book explores the origins, history, and various customs associated with Hallowe'en, tracing its roots through ancient pagan traditions, Celtic practices, and Christian adaptations. Kelley aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of how Hallowe'en has evolved over time and absorbed elements from different celebrations and beliefs. The opening of the book introduces the concept of sun-worship and its influence on early festivals, including Hallowe'en. Kelley discusses how primitive cultures revered the sun-god, incorporating themes of light, darkness, and agricultural cycles. As she transitions into the specifics of Celtic beliefs, she outlines the significance of Samhain, the festival marking summer's end, and highlights customs such as fire rites and the honoring of deities, which laid the groundwork for later Hallowe'en traditions. The beginning establishes a context for the exploration of Hallowe'en festivities and beliefs that will follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Kelley, Ruth Edna

EBook No.: 20644

Published: Feb 21, 2007

Downloads: 899

Language: English

Subject: Halloween

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 19015168

Title: The Book of Hallowe'en

Note: Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Suzan Flanagan, Ted Garvin and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Book of Hallowe'en" by Ruth Edna Kelley is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book explores the origins, history, and various customs associated with Hallowe'en, tracing its roots through ancient pagan traditions, Celtic practices, and Christian adaptations. Kelley aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of how Hallowe'en has evolved over time and absorbed elements from different celebrations and beliefs. The opening of the book introduces the concept of sun-worship and its influence on early festivals, including Hallowe'en. Kelley discusses how primitive cultures revered the sun-god, incorporating themes of light, darkness, and agricultural cycles. As she transitions into the specifics of Celtic beliefs, she outlines the significance of Samhain, the festival marking summer's end, and highlights customs such as fire rites and the honoring of deities, which laid the groundwork for later Hallowe'en traditions. The beginning establishes a context for the exploration of Hallowe'en festivities and beliefs that will follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Kelley, Ruth Edna

EBook No.: 20644

Published: Feb 21, 2007

Downloads: 899

Language: English

Subject: Halloween

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.