The Story Of The Trick Or Treat Tradition

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 : 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.

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Publisher : Citadel Press
ISBN 13 : 9780806522272
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Halloween Handbook written by and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You'll get dozens of ideas for costumes, decorations, tasty treats, and more. And there's no trick to making them, since each comes with simple, step-by-step instructions.

Author : Debbie Leppanen
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 144243399X
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Trick-or-Treat written by Debbie Leppanen and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-08-06 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This frighteningly funny collection of Halloween poems is perfect for sharing! It’s that time of year again… The wind is howling, the leaves are blowing. A sliver of moon is barely showing. And the happy haunters are ready for a monstrous good time! In this collection of fifteen sweet, silly, and seriously fun rhyming poems, young readers will meet hungry ghouls, sneaky ghosts, and frisky skeletons, all who love partying in the moonlight. It’s a Halloween spook-tacular like no other!

Author : Ruth Edna Kelley
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1387516736
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Book of Hallowe'en written by Ruth Edna Kelley and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-01-15 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the secrets of the most frightening, fun-filled day of the year! The only day when the forces of darkness are openly celebrated, Halloween comes down to us from the strange, shrouded mists of antiquity, originating in the pagan world and the primitive ceremonies that honor Samhain, the dark, mysterious Lord of the Dead, at a time when the veil between our world and theirs is at its thinnest. The strange and weird customs and beliefs of our ancestors live again, every October 31st, in the only day of the year when it is considered okay to dress in frightening costumes, to go door to door begging, and to feast on fear. A true classic in the literature of pagan lore, you will find this book frightening, fascinating and fun!

Author : Nicholas Rogers
Publisher : Oxford : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780195168969
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Halloween written by Nicholas Rogers and published by Oxford : Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wide-ranging, illustrated look at the history of Halloween illuminates the holiday from ancient Celtic ritual to billion-dollar industry. 32 halftones & line illustrations.

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 : Michael Dougherty
Publisher : Legendary Comics
ISBN 13 : 1937278883
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Trick 'r Treat: Days of the Dead written by Michael Dougherty and published by Legendary Comics. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the twisted imagination of Trick ‘r Treat creator Michael Dougherty (director of the upcoming Krampus and Trick ‘r Treat 2 and screenwriter of X-Men 2 and Superman Returns) alongside a top-notch team of creators including writers Todd Casey and Zach Shields (Krampus), Marc Andreyko (Batwoman) and artists Fiona Staples (Saga), Stephen Byrne (Buffy/Angel), Stuart Sayger (Bram Stoker’s Death Ship) and Zid (Son of Merlin) comes this 4-part collection that paves the way for the Trick ‘r Treat film sequel. Days of the Dead takes readers on a journey through Halloween history with 4 chilling new Trick ‘r Treat tales. Discover old-world lovers whose romance takes a chilling turn and Western pioneers who discover the dark side of the frontier. Travel to 1950s Los Angeles for a tale of pure horror noir and into the heart of small-town America to see some pranksters taught a lesson they'll never forget. Across centuries of Halloween horror, wherever fear lies, Sam will be waiting… From the Trade Paperback edition.

Author : Antoinette Corley-Newman
Publisher : Antoinette Corley-Newman
ISBN 13 : 9781638775850
Total Pages : 54 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Trick Or Treat written by Antoinette Corley-Newman and published by Antoinette Corley-Newman. This book was released on 2021-09-06 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every year on October 31, the witch and warlock children of Transylvania jump on their magic brooms and fly into town to take part in the mortal's Harvests celebration. Although she enjoys the festivities, Abigail - the most precocious little witch of them all - wishes to bring back enough mortal treats to share with all of Transylvania to enjoy all year long! One day, after accidentally slipping into her mother's brewing pot, Abigail comes up with a brilliant plan. Join Abigail as she embarks on a delightful and historical journey to change the mortal Harvest celebration to the miraculous birth of Trick or Treat and how the Switch Witch came to be.

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.