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.
Delving into the ancient past, this book uncovers the history of this festival in Britain, Ireland and Brittany, including the forgotten goddess Tlachtga and the sacred temple of the Druids in Co. Meath, where the first Halloween fires were ...
"--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.
A true classic in the literature of pagan lore, you will find this book frightening, fascinating and fun!
Original, entertaining mix of personal anecdotes and social analysis examines America's perplexingly popular holiday, tracing the tradition's evolution from its dark Celtic history to its emergence as a mammoth marketing event.
Trick or Treat is the first book both to examine the origins and history of Halloween and to explore in depth its current global popularity.
Using a mix of personal anecdotes and perceptive social analysis, acclaimed cultural critic David J. Skal examines the amazing phenomenon of Halloween, exploring its dark Celtic history and illuminating why it has evolved-in the course of a ...
WHAT THE BOOK CONTAINS Ancient Origins of Halloween History of Trick-or-Treating Halloween Parties Soul Cakes and All Souls Day Black Cats and Ghosts on Halloween Halloween Matchmaking and Lesser-Known Rituals CLICK THE PURCHASE BUTTON TO ...
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.
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.