Celebrate the Solstice

Celebrate the Solstice
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Publisher : Quest Books
Total Pages : 218
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ISBN-10 : 0835606937
ISBN-13 : 9780835606936
Rating : 4/5 (37 Downloads)

Synopsis Celebrate the Solstice by : Richard Heinberg

This book is an accessible, engaging tool to help people enrich their lives through the observance of ancient, astronomically determined Earth festivals. It assists us to recover an experience that had deep meaning for the ancients and that is now increasingly relevant to a world facing environmental challlenges. Seasonal festivals are not meant to be cultural relics. They are joyous, fun, mischievous, profound, life-affirming events that connect us deeply with the Earth, the heavens, and the wellspring of being within us. This book encourages us to undertake full-bodied, ecstatic seasonal renewal by providing information on the history and meaning of the solstices with practical suggestions on how to celebrate them now.

Mouse Celebrates the Winter Solstice

Mouse Celebrates the Winter Solstice
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Publisher : Strong Nations Publishing Inc.
Total Pages : 28
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ISBN-10 : 9781771740555
ISBN-13 : 1771740558
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis Mouse Celebrates the Winter Solstice by : Terri Mack

It is winter. The land lies still, quiet and stark beneath a blanket of snow. The tiny footprints of a mouse can be seen in the light of the moon. Wrapped in the quiet, and there in the bleak, there stood a wise mouse, preparing to speak. The words that mouse chose were from many years past. She spoke them into the cold night air. So begins the enchanting story of a very special Winter Solstice celebration. Kwakwaka’wakw author Terri Mack and Tsimshian artist Bill Helin have collaborated to bring us this story of strength, friendship and celebration. The lyrical text and engaging illustrations will appeal to readers of all ages.

The Shortest Day

The Shortest Day
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 42
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ISBN-10 : 9780525469681
ISBN-13 : 0525469680
Rating : 4/5 (81 Downloads)

Synopsis The Shortest Day by : Wendy Pfeffer

Describes how and why daylight grows shorter as winter approaches, the effect of shorter days on animals and people, and how the winter solstice has been celebrated throughout history. Includes activities.

How to Celebrate Winter Solstice

How to Celebrate Winter Solstice
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 36
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ISBN-10 : 098845016X
ISBN-13 : 9780988450165
Rating : 4/5 (6X Downloads)

Synopsis How to Celebrate Winter Solstice by : Teresa Villegas

Not into Santa? This gem is for families who want something new this winter holiday; one that includes the tree, the lights, the giving of gifts, all the fun! The Winter Solstice affects us simultaneously as we change, evolve and stay connected with our natural world, with others, and with ourselves. It's all the magic one needs this time of year!

Midsummer

Midsummer
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Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages : 246
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0738700525
ISBN-13 : 9780738700526
Rating : 4/5 (25 Downloads)

Synopsis Midsummer by : Anna Franklin

Midsummer--or the summer solstice--occurs when the sun is at the height of its power, the faeries are most active, and the future can be uncovered with ease. Shakespeare even captured the mischief of the occasion in his play, "A Midsummer Night's Dream." This book explores Midsummer customs and bears witness to their power today.

The Shortest Day

The Shortest Day
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Publisher : Candlewick
Total Pages : 33
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780763686987
ISBN-13 : 0763686980
Rating : 4/5 (87 Downloads)

Synopsis The Shortest Day by : Susan Cooper

In this seasonal treasure, Newbery Medalist Susan Cooper’s beloved poem heralds the winter solstice, illuminated by Caldecott Honoree Carson Ellis’s strikingly resonant illustrations. So the shortest day came, and the year died . . . As the sun set on the shortest day of the year, early people would gather to prepare for the long night ahead. They built fires and lit candles. They played music, bringing their own light to the darkness, while wondering if the sun would ever rise again. Written for a theatrical production that has become a ritual in itself, Susan Cooper’s poem "The Shortest Day" captures the magic behind the returning of the light, the yearning for traditions that connect us with generations that have gone before — and the hope for peace that we carry into the future. Richly illustrated by Carson Ellis with a universality that spans the centuries, this beautiful book evokes the joy and community found in the ongoing mystery of life when we celebrate light, thankfulness, and festivity at a time of rebirth. Welcome Yule!

The Winter Solstice

The Winter Solstice
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Publisher : Godsfield Press
Total Pages : 256
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ISBN-10 : 1841811238
ISBN-13 : 9781841811239
Rating : 4/5 (38 Downloads)

Synopsis The Winter Solstice by : John Matthews

This text gives meaning not just to Christmas, but to the whole winter season. Folklore expert John Matthews traces the history behind many of the sacred traditions of the holiday season and provides refreshing and practical suggestions for celebrating the winter solstice as a joyous, life-affirming, spritual festival.

The Summer Solstice

The Summer Solstice
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Publisher : Quest Books
Total Pages : 156
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0835608158
ISBN-13 : 9780835608152
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis The Summer Solstice by : John Matthews

Looks at myths, legends, and ceremonies that honor the sun, and includes a history of ancient cultures that worshiped the sun and songs, meditations, and activities for various festivals.

Night Tree

Night Tree
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Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages : 36
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0152001212
ISBN-13 : 9780152001216
Rating : 4/5 (12 Downloads)

Synopsis Night Tree by : Eve Bunting

A family makes its annual pilgrimage to decorate an evergreen tree with food for the forest animals at Christmastime.

The Winter Solstice

The Winter Solstice
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Publisher : First Avenue Editions
Total Pages : 36
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780761302971
ISBN-13 : 0761302972
Rating : 4/5 (71 Downloads)

Synopsis The Winter Solstice by : Ellen Jackson

Presents facts and folklore about the shortest day of the year, a day that has been filled with magic since ancient times.