author
Known for a classic book on Halloween customs, this early 20th-century writer helped turn old traditions and seasonal folklore into lively reading for American families.
by Martha Russell Orne
Martha Russell Orne is credited as the author of Hallowe'en; Its Origin and How to Celebrate It with Appropriate Games and Ceremonies, a book that has continued to surface in library and bookseller records long after its original publication.
Very little biographical information appears to be readily documented in the sources I could confirm here, so it is safest to describe her as a writer remembered mainly for that enduring holiday title. Her work is associated with explaining the background of Halloween while also offering practical ideas for celebration, which helps explain why the book has remained of interest to readers looking for vintage seasonal traditions.