Halloween in America

Halloween in America
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Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
Total Pages : 208
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ISBN-10 : 0764336185
ISBN-13 : 9780764336188
Rating : 4/5 (188 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Halloween in America by : Stuart Schneider

Download or read book Halloween in America written by Stuart Schneider and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Next to Christmas, more money is spent on Halloween decorations and novelties than on any other holiday. This wonderful book has been credited with inspiring the Halloween collecting craze, giving its devotees a chance to celebrate the holiday all year round! In addition to color photography and a brand new price guide, there are also many fascinating insights into Halloween. Most people are familiar with the symbolsghosts, Jack-O'-Lanterns, witches, bats, skeletons, and black catsbut few know about Halloween's past. Why does it exist? What is the origin of trick-or-treating? Why does it fall on October 31st? Through these pages you will experience Halloween celebrations of the past and take a look at Halloween today. For collectors, this is one of the largest collections of Halloween memorabilia.


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