Death Makes a Holiday

Death Makes a Holiday
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Publisher : Bloomsbury USA
Total Pages : 224
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ISBN-10 : 1582343055
ISBN-13 : 9781582343051
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Book Synopsis Death Makes a Holiday by : David J. Skal

Download or read book Death Makes a Holiday written by David J. Skal and published by Bloomsbury USA. This book was released on 2003-10-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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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