The Book of Hallowe'en – Origin, Practices & Beliefs (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Samhain, Hallowtide Folklore, Divination, Fire Rites, and Harvest CustomsBy Ruth Edna Kelley
Length3h 37m
About this audiobook
The Book of Hallowe'en – Origin, Practices & Beliefs is a richly documented study of Halloween as a living inheritance of ancient seasonal rites, medieval Christian observance, and folk custom. Kelley traces its roots through Samhain, All Souls' traditions, divination games, masking, fire rituals, and harvest beliefs, writing in a lucid antiquarian style that combines historical synthesis with folkloric anecdote. In literary context, the book belongs to the early twentieth-century revival of interest in comparative mythology and popular customs, preserving practices that were already shifting in modern America. Ruth Edna Kelley, a Massachusetts-born scholar and librarian, brought to the subject both archival discipline and imaginative sympathy. Educated at Radcliffe and trained in the habits of careful documentation, she approached Halloween not as mere superstition or children's play, but as a cultural palimpsest. Her work reflects an era when women scholars were making significant contributions to folklore, local history, and the study of vernacular belief. This illustrated edition is recommended to readers interested in folklore, seasonal ritual, cultural history, and the evolution of popular celebrations. It offers not only origins, but atmosphere: a learned, accessible guide to why Halloween continues to haunt the modern imagination.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
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GenrePsychology
Length3 hrs 37 mins
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Publish dateOct 15, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Book of Hallowe'en – Origin, Practices & Beliefs (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)
2Preface
3Chapter I. Sun-Worship. The Sources of Hallowe'en
4Chapter II. The Celts: Their Religion and Festivals
5Chapter III. Samhain
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6Chapter IV. Pomona
7Chapter V. The Coming of Christianity. All Saints'. All Souls'
8Chapter VI. Origin and Character of Hallowe'en Omens
9Chapter VII. Hallowe'en Beliefs and Customs in Ireland
10Chapter VIII. In Scotland and the Hebrides
11Chapter IX. In England and Man
12Chapter X. In Wales
13Chapter XI. In Brittany and France
14Chapter XII. The Teutonic Religion. Witches
15Chapter XIII. Walpurgis Night
16Chapter XIV. More Hallowtide Beliefs and Customs
17Chapter XV. Hallowe'en in America
18Magazine References to Hallowe'en Entertainments
19Supplementary List of Readings, Recitations, and Plays
20Index to Quotations
21Memorable Quotes
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