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The Book of Hallowe'en

The Book of Hallowe'en

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Number of Chapters: 16

Length: 2 hours and 45 minutes

Language: English

This book is intended to give the reader an account of the origin and history of Hallowe'en, how it absorbed some customs belonging to other days in the year,—such as May Day, Midsummer, and Christmas. The context is illustrated by selections from ancient and modern poetry and prose, related to Hallowe'en ideas. (Summary by Ruth Kelley, from the Preface).

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01 - Preface and Sun-Worship. The Sources of Hallowe'en (Sibella Denton)
02 - The Celts: Their Religion and Festivals (Sibella Denton)
03 - Samhain (Sibella Denton)
04 - Pomona (Sibella Denton)
05 - The Coming of Christianity. All Saints'. All Souls' (Sibella Denton)
06 - Origin and Character of Hallowe'en Omens (Sibella Denton)
07 - Hallowe'en Beliefs and Customs in Ireland (Sibella Denton)
08 - Hallowe'en Beliefs And Customs in Scotland and the Hebrides (Sibella Denton)
09 - Hallowe'en Beliefs and Customs in England and Man (Sibella Denton)
10 - Hallowe'en Beliefs and Customs in Wales (Sibella Denton)
11 - Hallowe'en Beliefs and Customs in Brittany and France (Sibella Denton)
12 - The Teutonic Religion. Witches (Sibella Denton)
13 - Walpurgis Night (Sibella Denton)
14 - More Hallowtide Beliefs and Customs (Sibella Denton)
15 - Hallowe'en in America (Sibella Denton)
16 - "Four Poems" (Sibella Denton)
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