Includes glossary. "Portions of this work were originally authored by Fay Robinson and published as Halloween: Costumes and Treats on All Hallows' Eve." Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
Contents:
Trick or treat! -- Ancient celebrations -- The Catholic influence -- Symbols of the season -- Having fun and staying safe -- Holiday how-to: make your own mummy hot dogs.
Summary:
"Halloween has a long history! Some parts can be traced back to the ancient Romans and Celtic peoples, and readers are sure to have fun making connections between those festivals and the spooky celebrations we have today. In addition to learning the facts about Halloween's history, readers get some tips on how to make their next Halloween the best one ever--from ways to be safe to a recipe for a tasty treat to share with their friends. Readers can even see photographs from the past and present to trace how this holiday has changed over time"--Provided by the publisher.
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