Halloween's Spooky History
New York : Gareth Stevens Publishing, 2016.
Format: Book
Description: 24 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm.
"Costumes, jack-o-lanterns, and trick-or-treating -- these are all parts of the modern traditions of Halloween. Readers might wonder where this strange but fun holiday came from. This informative volume has the surprising answers. Both ancient beliefs and modern customs are covered in this comprehensible guide to Halloween's history. Colorful, informative photographs support and enhance the text."-- Amazon.com.
Series: History of our holidays.
Contents:
Strange holiday -- Samhain -- All Hallows' Eve -- Trick or treat? -- A holiday of traditions.
ISBN:
9781482438925 (library bound)
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
C HOLIDAYS Halloween Jon | Main (Downtown) | Available by placing a hold, Repository - Holiday | In |
Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index.