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.
twelve tales from around the world for the winter solstice
Edwards, Carolyn McVickar
2000
Presents retellings of twelve tales about the winter solstice, based on the traditions of North America, China, Scandinavia, India, Africa, South America, Europe, and Polynesia.
After a frightening experience during the summer solstice in Ireland, Mackenzie and her twin sister, Breanne, are now back home and an older woman is telling them about the Otherworld as the winter solstice draws near.
Describes some of the religious and national holidays and other observances celebrated in different countries and by different cultures around the world.
