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A Journey Through Time
Before there were jack-o'-lanterns, there were turnip lanterns. Before there was trick-or-treating, there were centuries of folklore, superstition, and mysterious autumn traditions.
Step beyond the familiar Halloween celebrations and into a world of flickering bonfires, ancient Celtic festivals, whispered predictions, wandering spirits, and forgotten customs.
The Casebook of Halloween History is an illustrated journey through the traditions and beliefs that shaped Halloween across the centuries.
Designed to resemble an antique grimoire, this 19-page historical casebook features parchment-inspired pages, Gothic ornamentation, illustrated historical scenes, and interactive investigations that invite readers to become detectives of the past.
Within these pages, discover:
The history of Samhain and the changing traditions of the Celtic world
The origins of turnip lanterns and the rise of the jack-o'-lantern
Bonfires, disguises, and beliefs about the supernatural
Halloween fortune-telling, divination, and seasonal folklore
The evolution of Halloween customs through the centuries
Historical evidence, source investigations, and questions for curious readers
A little history. A little mystery. A journey through time.
Perfect for folklore enthusiasts, lovers of Gothic history, curious adults, homeschool families, and educators seeking a different way to explore the Halloween season.
Product Details
Format: Digital PDF download
Length: 19 pages
Style: Illustrated Gothic grimoire with antique parchment design
Includes: Historical narratives, illustrations, evidence investigations, and reader activities
Delivery: Digital download only; no physical product will be shipped
Created by Colette Lefebvre Davis, historian and founder of Historical Persuasions.
The Storyteller Traveler Collection | Historical Persuasions
A Journey Through Time
Before there were jack-o'-lanterns, there were turnip lanterns. Before there was trick-or-treating, there were centuries of folklore, superstition, and mysterious autumn traditions.
Step beyond the familiar Halloween celebrations and into a world of flickering bonfires, ancient Celtic festivals, whispered predictions, wandering spirits, and forgotten customs.
The Casebook of Halloween History is an illustrated journey through the traditions and beliefs that shaped Halloween across the centuries.
Designed to resemble an antique grimoire, this 19-page historical casebook features parchment-inspired pages, Gothic ornamentation, illustrated historical scenes, and interactive investigations that invite readers to become detectives of the past.
Within these pages, discover:
The history of Samhain and the changing traditions of the Celtic world
The origins of turnip lanterns and the rise of the jack-o'-lantern
Bonfires, disguises, and beliefs about the supernatural
Halloween fortune-telling, divination, and seasonal folklore
The evolution of Halloween customs through the centuries
Historical evidence, source investigations, and questions for curious readers
A little history. A little mystery. A journey through time.
Perfect for folklore enthusiasts, lovers of Gothic history, curious adults, homeschool families, and educators seeking a different way to explore the Halloween season.
Product Details
Format: Digital PDF download
Length: 19 pages
Style: Illustrated Gothic grimoire with antique parchment design
Includes: Historical narratives, illustrations, evidence investigations, and reader activities
Delivery: Digital download only; no physical product will be shipped
Created by Colette Lefebvre Davis, historian and founder of Historical Persuasions.
The Storyteller Traveler Collection | Historical Persuasions