Death Makes a Holiday

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Author	: David J. Skal
Publisher	: Bloomsbury USA
Total Pages	: 224
Release	: 2003-10-01
ISBN-10	: 1582343055
ISBN-13	: 9781582343051
Rating	: 4/5 (55 Downloads)

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Book Synopsis Death Makes a Holiday by : David J. Skal

Book excerpt: Using a mix of personal anecdotes and perceptive social analysis, acclaimed cultural critic David J. Skal examines the amazing phenomenon of Halloween, exploring its dark Celtic history and illuminating why it has evolved-in the course of a few short generations-from a quaint, small-scale celebration into the largest seasonal marketing event outside of Christmas.

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