The description below was contributed by:A visitor, on Aug 23, 2001 01:08:51PM
Author: Edna Barth, Ursula Arndt
Number of pages: 96
Does the book have pictures? Yes
What age group is this book written for? Elementary School Middle School
Category: Non-fiction
Brief summary:
This is one of a series of books which tell the stories behind holiday traditions. Symbols and legends are explored, and background and history provide answers to questions such as why people go trick-or-treating. The book includes a list of stories and poems related to the holiday, as do the other books in the series, which cover Christmas, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day and Thanksgiving. Ursula Arndt's illustrations are colorful and festive.