Description

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Most people consider Halloween to be a harmless occasion for children to wear costumes and collect candy. But there is more behind the holiday--both historical and spiritual--that you may want to consider before deciding how and if your children should participate.
In this book, you will learn about many traditions and superstitions associated with Halloween, including:

• Trick-or-treating and jack-o'-lanterns
• Black cats and owls
• Fortune-tellers and psychics
• Wicca and witches
• Ghouls and zombies

Join Diana Wallis Taylor in exploring the origins of Halloween customs and whether participating in the holiday is harmless fun or risky business.

About the Author

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Diana Wallis Taylor was first published at age twelve, when she sold a poem to a church newsletter. Today, she has an extensive portfolio of published works, including twelve books; an Easter cantata, Glorious, written with a musical collaborator; and contributions to various magazines and compilations. Her works of biblical fiction include: Lydia Woman of Philippi; Mary, Chosen of God; Journey to the Well, the story of the woman of Samaria; Martha; Mary Magdalene; Claudia, Wife of Pontius Pilate; and Ruth, Mother of Kings. Diana also wrote a book on Halloween, Harmless Fun or Risky Business. Diana lives in San Diego with her husband, Frank. They have six grown children and ten grandchildren. Readers can learn more by visiting her website, www.dianawallistaylor.com.