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Pagan Mysteries of Halloween: Celebrating the Dark Half of the Year

by Jean Markale Author

One of humanity's most enduring myths is that the dead, on certain nights of the year, can leave the Other World and move freely about the land of the living. This myth has persisted into modern times with the yearly celebration of Halloween. Pagan Mysteries of Halloween celebrates and meticulously examines the rituals and ceremonies of ancient Pagan festivals and how they have shaped the customs of the spooky holiday even today. Enriching our understanding on how the dark ceremonies turned into light festivities, this comprehensive history of rituals, celebration, and even philosophy presents the true meaning of the ancient holiday while also showing how contemporary observances still faithfully reflect the rituals of our pagan ancestors.

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