Includes bibliographical references (page 32) and index.
Contents:
A scary night -- Halloween history -- Ireland: Halloween -- Poland: All Saints' Day, All Souls' Day -- Mexico: D�ia de los Muertos -- Bolivia: Day of the Skulls -- Hait: Spirits of the dead -- Guatemala: Day of the Dad kite flying -- Nigeria: Festival of spirit dancers -- China: Hungry Ghost Festival -- Japan: Festival of the Lanterns -- Up close -- Hands-on.
Summary:
Discover the different ways that people celebrate Halloween and the Day of the Dead, or All Souls' Day, around the world.
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