A wide-ranging, illustrated look at the history of Halloween illuminates the holiday from ancient Celtic ritual to billion-dollar industry. 32 halftones & line illustrations.

At this time, the harvest has finished and the veil between the worlds is at its thinnest. This guide shows you how to practice the serious work of divination and honoring the dead along with the more lighthearted activities of Halloween.

Delving into the ancient past, this book uncovers the history of this festival in Britain, Ireland and Brittany, including the forgotten goddess Tlachtga and the sacred temple of the Druids in Co. Meath, where the first Halloween fires were ...

The first of two new titles from Ashleen offers a vision of the holidays we celebrate from October to March. This book covers each holiday by first giving us its history and original customs, then explaining its place in modern life.

In this book, you will: Gain a better understanding of the history of Samhain and how it's tied to Halloween Discover how Samhain is linked to the spiritual world Acquire some practical skills to make your own Samhain crafts and decorations ...

Slice yourself some pumpkin pie, pull on your favorite fall sweater, and join Michaela from PennilessPagan.com in celebrating Samhain with thirteen BRAND NEW Halloween spells and rituals honoring every witch's favorite time of year!

"Contains material adapted from ... The Provence Press guide to the Wiccan year"--Title page verso.

Ancient Ways shows how to prepare for and conduct the Sabbat rites, and helps you harness the magickal energy for weeks afterward.

From May Day revels and Midsummer fires, to Harvest Home and Hallowe'en, to the twelve days of Christmas, Ronald Hutton takes us on a fascinating journey through the ritual year in Britain.

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