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Tag Archives: Winter Holidays
John Matthews’ (with Caitlin Matthews) The Winter Solstice: The Sacred Traditions of Christmas
Ye of weak or uncertain faith, enter not herein. For herein lies the dispelling of many myths and legends, or at least the ancient origins of the traditions we now associate with the winter holiday season. John Matthews has set … Continue reading
Tagged folklore, myth, Winter Holidays, Winter Solstice
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Various authors: An Omnibus Review Of Books About Christmas In History And Tradition
Tony von Renterghem’s When Santa Was a Shaman (Llewellyn Books, 1995) Clement Miles’s Christmas Customs and Traditions: Their History and Significance (T. Fisher, Unwin, 1912; Dover, 1976) John Ashton’s A Righte Merrie Christmasse!!! The Story of Christ-Tide (Benjamin Blom, 1968 … Continue reading
Posted in Books
Tagged nonfiction, Winter Holidays
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Stay Home Egg Nog Fluff
This eggnog was introduced to my Irish friends in a modest way, sort of, I know we’re only Yanks and so we’re amateur drinkers at best, but it’s New Year’s Eve, and here you are trapped in Ohio for the holidays, so … Continue reading
Posted in Food and Drink
Tagged christmas, eggnog, Irish, local magics, Winter Holidays
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Jethro Tull’s The Jethro Tull Christmas Album
Now I have to tell you, when I first saw this album listed on the Jethro Tull Web site I did a double take. I read it like this: “The JETHRO TULL CHRISTMAS???? album?” I was not the only surprised … Continue reading
Posted in Music
Tagged English folk rock, Winter Holidays
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It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
Craig Clarke penned this review. This umpteenth offering from Henson Studios is a parody-laden tribute to It’s a Wonderful Life (among others). It stars Joan Cusack as villain Rachel Bitterman, David Arquette as Daniel, a social-worker/angel (heaven is implied, but … Continue reading
Posted in Film
Tagged Muppets, Winter Holidays
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