Weird But True Halloween
Author: Julie Beer
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Published: 2020
Total Pages: 212
ISBN-13: 1426338287
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Funny facts and information about Halloween, for kids"--
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The Facts on Halloween
Author: John Ankerberg
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Published: 2008-08-01
Total Pages: 95
ISBN-13: 0736939059
DOWNLOAD EBOOKJohn Ankerberg, John Weldon, and Dillon Burroughs team up to revise and update The Facts on Halloween, a significant book from the popular Facts On Series (more than 1.9 million copies of books from this series sold). Known for their extensive research and Bible knowledge, these authors offer readers the essential facts they need to evaluate and discuss today's issues regarding Halloween, a widely popular event in which children and progressively more adults participate. The concise, easy-to-follow information helps readers answer such questions as: When and where did Halloween originate? What customs come from pagan beliefs? What should Christians know if they choose to participate in this event? Parents trying to establish wholesome family traditions and people who are concerned about this growing holiday will find what they are looking for in The Facts on Halloween—easy-to-understand, factual, and relevant information.
Trick or Treat
Author: L A Cotton
Publisher: Delesty Books
Published:
Total Pages: 57
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCalliope 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.
Halloween
Author: David J. Skal
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
Published: 2016-06-20
Total Pages: 275
ISBN-13: 0486805212
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOriginal, 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.
The Book of Hallowe'en
Author: Ruth Edna Kelley
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 2018-01-15
Total Pages: 161
ISBN-13: 1387516736
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLearn 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!
Halloween Book of Fun!
Author: National Geographic
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Published: 2011-08-09
Total Pages: 84
ISBN-13: 1426308485
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Ghostly games, creepy crafts, frightfully funny jokes, and more fun stuff"--Cover.
HALLOWEEN
Author: Lesley Bannatyne
Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
Published: 1998-08-31
Total Pages: 241
ISBN-13: 1455605530
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"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.
Halloween Monsters
Author: Eric Guth
Publisher:
Published: 2020-07-18
Total Pages: 24
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSpooky. Informative. Fun!Learn the facts and origins of famous Halloween Monsters. Each creature is formed with the objects that best represent them. Mummies, Vampires, Witches--discover several of the scariest and most iconic monsters that have been featured in the media, used as decorations and worn as costumes for decades. This collection is sure to be an enjoyable and informative experience for both kids and parents.
Death Makes a Holiday
Author: David J. Skal
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
Published: 2003-10-01
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9781582343051
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUsing 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 few short generations-from a quaint, small-scale celebration into the largest seasonal marketing event outside of Christmas.
The Story Behind Halloween
Author: Melissa Raé Shofner
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published: 2019-07-15
Total Pages: 26
ISBN-13: 1725300516
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTrick 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.
