Grab your flowing cape and journey through the history and magickal practices of America's favorite scary holiday. From Old World roots to New World charm, you will traverse the hodge-podge of legends and customs that created our modern tradition. Halloween brings you serious facts based on accurate research, as well as practical, how-to goodies and gossipy tidbits. Learn how history created many inaccurate myths about the original Halloween, which the ancient Celts called "Samhain," and how modern pagans still view it as a religious celebration. Discover practices, rituals and recipes that honor the spirit of the holiday, which you can adapt to fit any spiritual orientation.