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.

Latest episodes of the podcast The Book of Hallowe'en by Ruth Edna Kelley

• 01 – Preface and Sun-Worship. The Sources of Hallowe’en
• 02 – The Celts: Their Religion and Festivals
• 03 – Samhain
• 04 – Pomona
• 05 – The Coming of Christianity. All Saints’. All Souls’
• 06 – Origin and Character of Hallowe’en Omens
• 07 – Hallowe’en Beliefs and Customs in Ireland
• 08 – Hallowe’en Beliefs And Customs in Scotland and the Hebrides
• 09 – Hallowe’en Beliefs and Customs in England and Man
• 10 – Hallowe’en Beliefs and Customs in Wales
• 11 – Hallowe’en Beliefs and Customs in Brittany and France
• 12 – The Teutonic Religion. Witches
• 13 – Walpurgis Night
• 14 – More Hallowtide Beliefs and Customs
• 15 – Hallowe’en in America
• 16 – “Four Poems”