The Winter Solstice: The Sacred Traditions of Christmas
- ISBN-10
- 1841811238
- ISBN-13
- 9781841811239
- Series
- The Winter Solstice
- Category
- Christmas
- Pages
- 256
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2003
- Publisher
- Godsfield Press
- Authors
- John Matthews, Caitlin Matthews
Description
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.
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