Book of Hallowe'en
by Ruth Edna Kelley
About this book
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).
Chapters (16)
101 - Preface and Sun-Worship. The Sources of Hallowe'en
202 - The Celts: Their Religion and Festivals
303 - Samhain
404 - Pomona
505 - The Coming of Christianity. All Saints'. All Souls'
606 - Origin and Character of Hallowe'en Omens
707 - Hallowe'en Beliefs and Customs in Ireland
808 - Hallowe'en Beliefs And Customs in Scotland and the Hebrides
909 - Hallowe'en Beliefs and Customs in England and Man
1010 - Hallowe'en Beliefs and Customs in Wales
1111 - Hallowe'en Beliefs and Customs in Brittany and France
1212 - The Teutonic Religion. Witches
1313 - Walpurgis Night
1414 - More Hallowtide Beliefs and Customs
1515 - Hallowe'en in America
1616 - "Four Poems"
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