The Story Behind Halloween

Author : Melissa Raé Shofner
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1725300516
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Story Behind Halloween written by Melissa Raé Shofner and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2019-07-15 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trick or treat! Halloween is one of the most exciting holidays. Dressing up in creative costumes and going door-to-door for candy with friends is something most children look forward to all year. It can also be a pretty spooky holiday full of skeletons, demons, and monsters. This book looks at how Halloween has changed over thousands of years, from the ancient Celtic celebration of Samhain to modern-day trick-or-treating. Age-appropriate text and colorful, spooky images will have readers turning the page. Everyone will love this haunting look at the history of Halloween.

Author : Linda Winwood
Publisher : Destiny Image Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0768407729
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mommy, Why Don't We Celebrate Halloween? written by Linda Winwood and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2015-08-18 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you know the truth behind the dressing up and trick-or-treating that are important parts of this holiday? If not, you need to read this book with your child. Halloween comes every yearand so does the question: Mommy, Why Dont We Celebrate Halloween? Most likely, your child has either asked you this, or will ask you in the future. This is why you should be ready to explain Halloween to a kid, sharing the dangers of Halloween and discussing Halloween as a pagan holiday. This book will help your child have a Christian perspective on Halloween, making it clear why you dont celebrate the holiday. It reveals, in story form, the truth behind the activities that have become such an accepted part of Halloween traditions. Children who read this book and talk about it with their parents will learn how the "fun" of Halloween harms them. They will also learn what to say to others who do not understand the true meaning of Halloween.

Author : L A Cotton
Publisher : Delesty Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 57 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Trick or Treat written by L A Cotton and published by Delesty Books. This book was released on with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Calliope James would rather live life through a lens than in the spotlight. So when she reluctantly agrees to go with her best friend to a party, she doesn’t expect to find herself on the other side of the camera. Zachary Messiah left Bay View High School without so much as a word. Now he’s back. He’s not the boy she remembers, but she’s exactly the girl he’s tried so hard to forget. They should stay away from each other. But it’s Devil’s Night ... and tonight, even good girls might be tempted to the dark side. Trick or Treat is a 15,000 word prequel story to On the Rebound. This book contains mature situations and content. It was originally published in the Love at First Fright anthology.

Author : Vance Ferrell
Publisher : Harvestime Books
ISBN 13 : 9780971310438
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Christmas, Easter, and Halloween written by Vance Ferrell and published by Harvestime Books. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a book that you have waited for. It is an amazing collection of historical facts and insights. Here you will find the real story behind Christmas, Easter, and Halloween: How they originated in ancient times. The inner meanings of each. How they entered Christianity. What historians tell us about them. What the Bible reveals.It is all here. This is the entire remarkable story, filled with facts you want to know! Over eighty statements by research historians. An astounding collection of information.

Author : Carol Greene
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0064437744
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Story of Halloween written by Carol Greene and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2005-09-06 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the history of Halloween from the holiday's Celtic origins over 2000 years ago to present-day celebrations, and provides spooky riddles and ideas for pumpkin art.

Author : Sally Lee
Publisher : Capstone
ISBN 13 : 1491460962
Total Pages : 25 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Short History of Halloween written by Sally Lee and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2015-08 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the history and traditions of the Halloween holiday, including the story behind the holiday and how people celebrate it today.

Author : Lesley Pratt Bannatyne
Publisher : Pelican Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781589806801
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Halloween Nation written by Lesley Pratt Bannatyne and published by Pelican Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-04-05 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America's leading authority on Halloween presents interviews with spooky rock groups, amateur vampires, haunted house creators, champion pumpkin carvers, and more, all in the quest of explaining the nation's unique love affair with this holiday. The collection of essays and interviews explores the pop culture phenomenon that is Halloween, and why we celebrate it the way we do today.

Author : Verity Press
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Story of the Trick Or Treat Tradition written by Verity Press and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-04-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the enigmatic origins and evolution of one of the world's most beloved and enduring traditions in "The Story of the Trick or Treat Tradition: Exploring the History of Halloween Ritual." Halloween, with its roots stretching back through millennia, isn't just about spooky costumes and candy. It delves deep into fundamental human concerns about life, death, and the interaction between the living and the dead. From ancient rites marking the transition from summer to winter to modern-day celebrations spanning the globe, this book unravels the rich tapestry of Halloween's history. Discover the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, where the boundary between the living and the dead was believed to blur, allowing spirits to roam the earth once more. Explore how Christian influence transformed Samhain into All Hallows' Eve, weaving pagan traditions into the fabric of a worldwide secular holiday. Uncover the connections between Halloween and other cultural observances around the world, from Mexico's Day of the Dead to China's Tomb Sweeping Day. Learn about the misconceptions perpetuated by Christian organizations, as well as the truth behind the origins of Halloween symbols like jack-o'-lanterns and costumes. Through meticulous research and captivating storytelling, "The Story of the Trick or Treat Tradition" sheds light on the evolution of Halloween from its ancient beginnings to its modern-day incarnation. Delve into the fascinating history behind one of humanity's most enduring and cherished rituals, and discover how Halloween continues to evolve as a celebration of optimism over fear.

Author : Lesley Bannatyne
Publisher : Pelican Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1455605530
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book HALLOWEEN written by Lesley Bannatyne and published by Pelican Publishing Company. This book was released on 1998-08-31 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Lesley Bannatyne's fascinating book . . . will be widely appealing to anyone who ever wondered where witches, trick-or-treating, and jack-o-lanterns really came from. It is by far the best book on the history of Halloween available today."--Alison Guss, senior producer,"The Haunted History of Halloween," The History Channel"An excellent resource for research into the history of holidays...in the United States...Highly Recommended."--The Book Report"Deserves attention as a recommended library acquisition with years of 'life' to its information."--The Midwest Book Review"Overflows with rich and provocative details of ritual, feasts, superstition, and devilment." --North Carolina Historical ReviewHalloween has evolved from the Celtic celebrations of 2,000 years ago to become today the fastest-growing holiday in the country. This, the only book to completely cover All Hallow's Eve, from its beginnings to the present, examines the ancient origins as well as its traditions and celebrations, from costuming to bobbing for apples. Jack-o-lanterns, black cats, and witches are explained. Ghosts, ghouls, and goblins lurk behind every page.The book traces the contributions of America's immigrants to the holiday, documenting the beliefs each ethnic group has added to the mix. Related recipes, poems, songs, and photos perfectly complement the meticulously documented text. The result is the most educational and entertaining examination of Halloween, its myths, and its truths.

Author : Ruth Edna Kelley
Publisher : e-artnow
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 105 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Book of Halloween written by Ruth Edna Kelley and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2021-05-07 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Musaicum Books 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