Download or read book Yule, Beltane, and Halloween Festivals (Folklore History Series) written by James Napier and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2011-03-29 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yule, Beltane, and Halloween Festivals explores ancient celebrations and feasts that ancient communities of people held in worship of their gods. James Napier shines light on long-forgotten rituals and beliefs in this exploration of ancient religion. First published in 1879, this volume is a fascinating investigation of the festivals and feasts that were held in worship of the sun. These prehistoric communities viewed the sun as the giver and vivifier of all life.