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

Origins explained and stories related about symbols associated with familiar Halloween symbols.

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

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

Shamrocks, shillelaghs, reed pipes, and leprechauns--these are some of the many symbols that remind us of St. Patrick's Day. Who was St. Patrick? And what is this early spring holiday all about? With warmth and vitality, Edna Barth tells the colorful stories, legends, and historical facts behind St. Patrick's Day and shows how the spirit of this ancient Irish holiday is still alive in many countries. Illustrated with black and white drawings by Ursula Arndt, this is a book to be discovered and read with pleasure by young readers. All of Edna Barth's classic holiday books are now being reissued with fresh, new jacket designs and fun activities inside the paperback covers.

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

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