Halloween may be the most misunderstood holiday on the calendar, because many people don't realize the depth of its history. It has tremendous power and purpose, which benefit all of mankind--those who are with us now, and those who have moved into the hereafter.

Among the dark shadows and foggy mist, the living have long searched the night on Halloween. Some catch a fleeting glimpse or vision of a loved one. Others are touched by the gift of a telepathic message. In some mysterious way, the spirits feel your every thought and hear your every word on this mystical, magical night.

"The Power of Halloween" draws on author Diana Millay's heritage: witches and witchcraft. It does not come from history books but from stories passed on by generations of a family of mystics who have made magic since the beginning of time.

Diana Millay has played colorful characters on dozens of classic TV shows and several films.In "Tarzan and the Great River," she swung through the jungles of Brazil with the lord of the apes.On "Dark Shadows" she haunted Collinwood as a mysterious creature called a Phoenix.Other credits include Broadway shows and TV series like "Father Knows Best, 77 Sunset Strip, My Three Sons," and many others.Along the way, she's collected recipes from co-stars--the best of which are included here.