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Originally Posted by dreams
Halloween to me is just "Candy Day" and has nothing to do with the various world wide celebrations of Holy days: El Dia de los Muertos, Samhain, All Saints' Day, All Souls' Day, ect.
I'm not a big fan of super scary stuff, so I sometimes will read something about "Hallowe'en" ...
Kelley, Edna: The Book of Hallowe’en (LRF only) uploaded by Patricia
"From the Author’s 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. Toc and picture added."
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14974
also Project Gutenburg... http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/20644
and manybooks.... http://manybooks.net/titles/kelleyr2064420644-8.html
or go back to an American classic...
Irving, Washington: The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow (LRF only) uploaded by Dr Drib
Icabob Crane, a superstitious schoolmaster, is in love with a wealthy farmer's daughter, and has a terrifying encounter with a headless horseman.
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12143
also feedbooks.. http://feedbooks.com/book/196
and manybooks... http://manybooks.net/titles/irvingwaetext92sleep11.html |
Thanks for posting this! I'm going to grab the first (I've already read Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and if you haven't do so!)