Book of Hallowe'en, The by Ruth Edna Kelley (1893 - 1982)
History
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).
Location:
United States
Description:
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).
Language:
English
Email:
info@librivox.org
Episodes
11 - Hallowe'en Beliefs and Customs in Brittany and France
11/14/2021
Duration:00:11:28
16 - "Four Poems"
11/14/2021
Duration:00:05:18
15 - Hallowe'en in America
11/14/2021
Duration:00:21:41
14 - More Hallowtide Beliefs and Customs
11/14/2021
Duration:00:05:57
13 - Walpurgis Night
11/14/2021
Duration:00:05:48
12 - The Teutonic Religion. Witches
11/14/2021
Duration:00:17:13
10 - Hallowe'en Beliefs and Customs in Wales
11/14/2021
Duration:00:05:35
09 - Hallowe'en Beliefs and Customs in England and Man
11/14/2021
Duration:00:17:22
07 - Hallowe'en Beliefs and Customs in Ireland
11/14/2021
Duration:00:22:38
06 - Origin and Character of Hallowe'en Omens
11/14/2021
Duration:00:01:34
05 - The Coming of Christianity. All Saints'. All Souls'
11/14/2021
Duration:00:05:24
04 - Pomona
11/14/2021
Duration:00:03:26
03 - Samhain
11/14/2021
Duration:00:06:11
02 - The Celts: Their Religion and Festivals
11/14/2021
Duration:00:10:13
01 - Preface and Sun-Worship. The Sources of Hallowe'en
11/14/2021
Duration:00:04:33