Celestially Auspicious Occasions: Seasons, Cycles, and CelebrationsBerkley Publishing Group, 1996 - 236 страници REL Humans have always observed the passage of time and the changes in the heavens. Moreover, we have marked these observations with customs, celebrations, and observances. In this delightful compilation, Henes, an artist, writer, lecturer, and author of the syndicated column, 'Celestially Auspicious Occasions,' provides a lively narrative on the solstices, the equinoxes, mid-seasonal celebrations, eclipses, birthdays, and leap year as well as days, months, weeks. Combining folklore, customs, and poetry, she covers many different cultures in this well-written, readable book. Recommended for public libraries, folklore collections, and where there is an interest in seasons and ceremonies. Gail Wood, SUNY Coll. of Technology Lib., Alfred, N.Y.- |
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The Winter Solstice | 13 |
Midwinter | 23 |
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