The Book of Hallowe'en
Kelley Ruth Edna
English
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[Illustration: HALLOWE'EN FESTIVITIES.
_From an Old English Print_]
The
Book of Hallowe'en
By
RUTH EDNA KELLEY, A. M.
_Lynn Public Library_
_ILLUSTRATED_
BOSTON
LOTHROP, LEE & SHEPARD CO.
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Published, August, 1919
COPYRIGHT, 1919,
BY LOTHROP, LEE & SHEPARD CO.
_All Rights Reserved_
The Book of Hallowe'en
Norwood Press
BERWICK & SMITH CO.
NORWOOD, MASS.
U. S. A.
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_To my Mother and the memory of my Father
who inspired and encouraged me
in the writing of this
book_
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PREFACE
This book is intended to give the reader an account of the origin
and history of Hallowe'en, how it absorbed some customs belonging
to other days in the year,--such as May Day, Midsummer, and
Christmas. The context is illustrated by selections from ancient
and modern poetry and prose, related to Hallowe'en ideas.
Those who wish suggestions for readings, recitations, plays, and
parties, will find the lists in the appendix useful, in addition to
the books on entertainments and games to be found in any public
library.
Special acknowledgment is made to Messrs. E. P. Dutton & Company
for permission to use the poem entitled "Hallowe'en" from "The
Spires of Oxford and Other Poems," by W. M. Letts; to Messrs.
Longmans, Green & Company for the poem "Pomona," by William Morris;
and to the Editors of _The Independent_ for the use of five poems.
RUTH EDNA KELLEY.
LYNN, _1919_.
CONTENTS
CHAP. PAGE
I. SUN-WORSHIP. THE SOURCES OF HALLOWE'EN 1
II. THE CELTS: THEIR RELIGION AND FESTIVALS 5
III. SAMHAIN 16
IV. POMONA 23
V. THE COMING OF CHRISTIANITY. ALL SAINTS'. ALL SOULS' 27
VI. ORIGIN AND CHARACTER OF HALLOWE'EN OMENS 33
VII. HALLOWE'EN BELIEFS AND CUSTOMS IN IRELAND 35
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