Full Description
This fun, pocket-sized book shares everything you need to know to celebrate when the veil between the worlds is at its thinnest. Filled with crafts, recipes, spells, tutorials, and other unique ideas, this little book will help you make the most out of this special time of year. Explore how Halloween was celebrated throughout history, from harvest festivals and the Celtic New Year through All Souls Day and trick or treating. Discover decor ideas for the home and garden, and learn how cats, bats, ghosts, skeletons, and other popular symbols became associated with Halloween. This book is a must-have for anyone who already loves Halloween or for anyone who wants to know how to mark the day with a witchy twist.
Contents
Contents
List of Exercises...ix
List of Tips...xi
Acknowledgments...xii
Introduction...1
1: Halloween Throughout History 13
2: Creating a Haunting Atmosphere 41
3: Celebrate with Tricks and Treats 91
4: Folklore Traditions, Customs, and Spells 143
5: Halloween Divination and Spirit Communication 183
Conclusion...217
Bibliography...221
