Samhain
Samhain

Author: Luke Eastwood

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2021-09-03

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 0750998458

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'An excellent and comprehensive exploration of this fascinating subject.' - Philip Carr-Gomm, author Druid Mysteries ' Samhain was the entry point into winter, a time of hardship, cold and hunger ... It was also a time of introspection, of communing with the dead and the otherworld – themes that have somehow survived, albeit distorted, into the modern era.' The modern celebration of Halloween is derived from the ancient festival of the dead known in Ireland as Samhain. It is from Ireland that we have inherited most of our Halloween traditions, mainly through the diaspora. 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 lit.

The Irish Gaelic Tattoo Handbook
The Irish Gaelic Tattoo Handbook

Author: Audrey Nickel

Publisher:

Published: 2017-05

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 9780995099883

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Learn how to honour the Celtic language of Ireland in your tattoo or craft design - and avoid embarrassing mistakes - with a glossary of over 400 authentic Irish-language words, phrases, and sayings. The book also includes illustrations of real-life tattoo mistakes, a history of the Irish language, and advice on spelling, fonts, symbols, and more.

Halloween
Halloween

Author: Nicholas Rogers

Publisher: Oxford : Oxford University Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9780195168969

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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.

The Story of Halloween
The Story of Halloween

Author: Carol Greene

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2005-09-06

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 0064437744

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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.

The Shamrock and Peach
The Shamrock and Peach

Author: Judith McLoughlin

Publisher: Ambassador-Emerald International

Published: 2011-09-14

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781935507802

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The Shamrock and Peach is a unique book in many ways. It is a cookbook that explores the best of Ulster-Scots cuisine but is also the tale of an immigrant's journey, following in the footsteps of those Scots-Irish settlers who forged the trails of Appalachia years ago. It is a story of the many cultural overlaps that exist between the North of Ireland and the Deep South, celebrating those cultural expressions through the language of really good food. The first half of the book is set in the green fields of Ireland from where we cross the ocean to the American South to discover some wonderful food experiences that have their roots in the Emerald Isle. Filled with beautiful photographs of both regions, this cookbook will be a fun and interesting resource to browse through and use in your kitchen for years to come.

The Book of Hallowe'en
The Book of Hallowe'en

Author: Ruth Edna Kelley

Publisher: BOSTON LOTHROP, LEE & SHEPARD CO.

Published: 2014-10-31

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13:

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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. Those who wish suggestions for readings, recitations, plays, and parties, will find the lists in the appendix useful, in addition to the books on entertainments and games to be found in any public library. Special acknowledgment is made to Messrs. E. P. Dutton & Company for permission to use the poem entitled "Hallowe'en" from "The Spires of Oxford and Other Poems," by W. M. Letts; to Messrs. Longmans, Green & Company for the poem "Pomona," by William Morris; and to the Editors of The Independent for the use of five poems.

The Story of the Leprechaun
The Story of the Leprechaun

Author: Katherine Tegen

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2011-01-25

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 0061430862

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In a faraway village lives a talented little shoemaker—who also happens to be a leprechaun. He keeps the gold that he earns from making shoes hidden away in his home, where he thinks it will be safe. But one day a greedy man named Tim spies the leprechaun's pot of gold and tries to steal it! How can the little leprechaun outsmart Tim and make sure his pot of gold will be safe forever? In this original tale, Katherine Tegen has captured the magic of the wily leprechaun, while Sally Anne Lambert's glowing illustrations bring him to life.

Halloween and Other Festivals of Death and Life
Halloween and Other Festivals of Death and Life

Author: Jack Santino

Publisher: Univ. of Tennessee Press

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 9780870498138

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However, the essays in this volume also suggest that there is something ironic and unsettling about the immense popularity of a holiday whose main images are of death, evil, and the grotesque. Halloween and Other Festivals of Death and Life is a unique contribution that questions our concepts of religiosity and spirituality while contributing to our understanding of Halloween as a rich and diverse reflection of our society's past, present, and future identity.

The Runaway Pumpkin
The Runaway Pumpkin

Author: Kevin Lewis

Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks

Published: 2008-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780439474221

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When Buck, Billy, and their little sister Lil spy the biggest pumpkin they've ever seen, they can't resist. Buck and Billy try to roll the pumpkin down the hill, but it's too big! The giant pumpkin bumps and thumps its way through the family farm, only to end up as a sumptuous evening feast. This rollicking read-aloud picture book is guaranteed to keep children and families laughing.

When Halloween Was Green
When Halloween Was Green

Author: Bernard K. Finnigan

Publisher: Bhc Press/Umbra

Published: 2017-09-23

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 9781947727021

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Keith and Benny MacCool's haunted house attraction isn't what it used to be. And now the few remaining Halloween enthusiasts in town are turning up dead. When the sun sets on October 31st, the MacCools are the only ones who can confront the Celtic horrors not witnessed in 2000 years. Things are about to get scary-fast.