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Traces the history of this American harvest celebration and the development of its symbols and legends.

Explains the origins of and relates stories associated with familiar Halloween symbols.

Examines the origins of Christmas symbols--trees, ornaments, Yule logs, Santa Claus, cards, Christmas colors, and many other holiday observances.

Traces the history of Valentine's Day and the little-known stories behind its symbols.

Traces the history of Easter symbols from their Christian and pagan origins to such present-day additions as rabbits and new clothes.

Explores the origin and meaning of the symbols and legends associated with St.

Retells the story of the first jack o'lantern, made to light the way of Mean Jack who, unwanted in heaven and hell, had to wander the earth for eternity.

A collection of Christmas poems, carols, and sayings by a variety of authors spanning several centuries.

Explains the origins of familiar Halloween symbols and relates stories associated with them.

The Greek god of love, Cupid, falls in love with the beautiful mortal, Psyche.

Traces the history of this American harvest celebration and the development of its symbols and legends.

Traces the history of Easter symbols from their Christian and pagan origins to such present-day additions as rabbits and new clothes.

A retelling of the Norse legend of how Balder, god of light and joy, was brought down by the evil Loki with an arrow made of mistletoe.

Holly and reindeer, angels and stars, trees sparkling with colored lights.