This fun-to-read, well-researched history of Halloween is loaded with jokes and riddles, fascinating facts, many interesting projects for school and home, and ideas for making costumes and masks. Full-color illustrations.

Do you know the truth behind the dressing up and trick-or-treating that are important parts of this holiday? If not, you need to read this book with your child. Halloween comes every yearand so does the question: Mommy, Why Dont We Celebrate Halloween? Most likely, your child has either asked you this, or will ask you in the future. This is why you should be ready to explain Halloween to a kid, sharing the dangers of Halloween and discussing Halloween as a pagan holiday. This book will help your child have a Christian perspective on Halloween, making it clear why you dont celebrate the holiday. It reveals, in story form, the truth behind the activities that have become such an accepted part of Halloween traditions. Children who read this book and talk about it with their parents will learn how the "fun" of Halloween harms them. They will also learn what to say to others who do not understand the true meaning of Halloween.

"Ghostly games, creepy crafts, frightfully funny jokes, and more fun stuff"--Cover.

A wide-ranging, illustrated look at the history of Halloween illuminates the holiday from ancient Celtic ritual to billion-dollar industry. 32 halftones & line illustrations.

When you’re planning to prepare an elegant full-course dinner or a special celebration/holiday meal with delicious dishes that complement each other, this book will be your go-to guide! Each individual chapter of this thoughtfully designed cookbook is an elegant menu featuring options for an appetizer, main course, side dish and dessert as well as thorough descriptions to help you plan the perfect meal. Featuring more than 575 mouth-watering recipes, each one has been both written and personally tested using health-conscious ingredients. I may come from a traditional Midwestern comfort-food loving family, but I insist on making our family meals lower in fat and calories while still being delicious! Every recipe in this book features easy to find ingredients and detailed steps accompanied by at least one photograph to help you navigate what the finished dish should look like. You’ll also find various photographs of table settings I’ve used for personal gatherings to help inspire creativity when setting your own table. You don’t have to be a tablescape professional to set a beautiful table! Sometimes all it takes is a simple bouquet of flowers and folded linen napkins neatly placed to take a family meal from ordinary to elegant. What matters most is the love and thought you put into each meal. The moments we gather around the table to partake in a home-cooked meal become precious memories etched on our hearts for a lifetime. Make every meal a celebration of family with these special menus!

Celebrate your love of Disney with this gorgeous guide to creating magical and memorable events. Does your best friend love The Little Mermaid? Is your Lion King-obsessed sister hosting a baby shower? Would your family movie night benefit from a little Aladdin magic? This is the party planning guide for you! Entertaining With Disney is the only official Disney guide to exceptional events ranging from Halloween pumpkin carving, elegant dinner parties, fun birthday bashes, and sophisticated New Year eve soirees. Written by party planning expert Amy Croushorn, this is a must-have event planning guide for Disney Princesses of all ages. — Over 90 years of Disney Inspiration in One Book. From Mickey Mouse to The Little Mermaid, to Frozen, this book is rich with Disney history and beloved characters. — A party for every occasion. With ideas spanning Brunches, Barbecues, Birthdays and Dinner Parties, this is a true year-round event planning guide for all Disney fans. — Elegant Recipes. Learn how to make Ariel’s Ocean Toast, Simba’s Charcuterie Board, Elsa’s Eggnog and many more Disney themed dishes, drinks, and desserts. — Stunning Decorations. Parties are more than just food! Dress up your event with easy to make items such as a “Never Grow Up” party backdrop, Magic Carpet Picnic Blanket, and a Maleficent Welcome Wreath.