Halloween & remembrances of the dead -- Origins and celebrations of Halloween -- Origins and celebrations of All Saints' and All Souls' Days -- Origins and celebrations of Soul Saturdays and Day of the Dead -- Origins and celebrations of Tomb Sweeping Day and Ghost Festival -- Celebrating in Africa -- Celebrating in Asia -- Celebrating in Europe -- Celebrating in Latin America and the Caribbean -- Celebrating in North America -- Celebrating in Oceania.
Summary:
Death is a natural and inevitable part of the human experience. And most civilizations, from ancient to modern, have devoted a special holiday to honoring the dead. Although many of these holidays have assumed a secular attitude, the original, supernatural tone of these days still colors the celebrations. Halloween, or All Hallow's Eve as it was once known, has become a day for children to don costumes, trick-or-treat for candy, and play pranks. Outside the United States, however, people in many countries still set aside a day to honor and pray for the deceased. This book looks at the different holidays honoring the dead from around the world, including Halloween, All Souls' Day, Day of the Dead, Tomb Sweeping Day, and the Ghost Festival.
Series:
Celebrating holidays & festivals around the world Richardson, Betsy. Celebrating holidays & festivals around the world.
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