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9780835608343

The Winter Solstice The Sacred Traditions of Christmas

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  • ISBN13:

    9780835608343

  • ISBN10:

    0835608344

  • Edition: Reprint
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2003-10-01
  • Publisher: Quest Books
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Summary

Brimming with stories, activities, folklore, and recipes, this popular holiday gift book traces the history behind many sacred traditions of the season and provides practical suggestions for celebrating the Winter Solstice as a joyous, life-affirming festival.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION 6(4)
THE SOLSTICE DREAM 10(40)
Celebration
42(8)
CHILD OF WONDER 50(26)
Celebration
70(6)
THE GREEN BOUGH 76(36)
Celebration
104(8)
OLD SIR CHRISTMAS 112(26)
Celebration
132(6)
THE SOLSTICE ANIMALS 138(34)
Celebration
166(6)
THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS 172(42)
Day 0 Christmas Day
175(3)
Day 1 Boxing Day
178(2)
Day 2 Mother Night
180(3)
Day 3 Holy Innnocent's Day
183(1)
Day 4 The Feast of Fools
184(2)
Day 5 Bringing in the Boar
186(2)
Day 6 New Year's Eve
188(4)
Day 7 New Year's Day
192(7)
Day 8 Snow Day
199(1)
Day 9 Evergreen Day
200(2)
Day 10 St. Distaff's Day
202(3)
Day 11 Eve of Epiphany
205(3)
Day 12 Twelfth Night
208(6)
CELEBRATING THE SOLSTICE 214(28)
A Tale of Old Christmas: The Overton Mummers' Play
217(3)
The Sun in the Greenwood: A Ritual
220(6)
Saturn & the Dragons of the Solstice: A Mystery
226(9)
Notes for Participation
235(4)
Patterns of the Solstice: A Guide to the Celebrations
239(3)
Resources and Further Reading 242(6)
Acknowledgments 248

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