THE BOOK OF HALLOWE'EN
BY RUTH EDNA KELLEY, A.M.
Lynn Public Library
Boston Lothrop, Lee and Shepard CO. Published, August, 1919
To my Mother and the memory of my Father who inspired and encouraged me in the writing of this book.
Preface
Chapter I: Sun-Worship. The Sources of Hallowe'en
Chapter II: The Celts: Their Religion and Festivals
Chapter III: Samhain
Chapter IV: Pomona
Chapter V: The Coming of Christianity. All Saints'. All Souls'
Chapter VI: Origin And Character Of Hallowe'en Omens
Chapter VII: Hallowe'en Beliefs and Customs in Ireland
Chapter VIII: In Scotland and the Hebrides
Chapter IX: In England and Man
Chapter X: In Wales
Chapter XI: In Brittany and France
Chapter XII: The Teutonic Religion. Witches.
Chapter XIII: Walpurgis Night
Chapter XIV: More Hallowtide Beliefs and Customs
Chapter XV: Hallowe'en in America
Four Poems
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