Synopsis The wisdom and enchantment of Celtic tradition has much to offer modern-day souls, says author Mara Freeman. This book, which has wonderful pen and ink drawing that use elements of Celtic design, incorporates old traditions, festivals, magic, and spirituality into daily life. Designed in chapters that correspond to months of the yearly calendar, the book is crammed with special stories, mythology, rituals, games, recipes, and many other activities that pay tribute to Celtic gods and the ever-present, magical forces of nature. Freeman has painstakingly assembled this vast information over many years studying Celtic culture. In a style that is at once academic and fun, Freeman illuminates and celebrates the roots of many popular holidays and traditions.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2001-01-01 | | Illustrator: | Linda Carol Risso | | Edition Description: | Illustrated |
| Size | | Length: | 416 pages | | Height: | 8.0 in | | Width: | 7.8 in | | Thickness: | 1.2 in | | Weight: | 23.2 oz |
Publisher's Note In this beautiful treasury of sacred wisdom, Mara Freeman shares the rich legacy of the Celts -- the festivals, gods and goddesses, saints, faeries, music, poetry, and storytelling that anchor this magical tradition. Discover myths, rituals, recipes, and crafts for every month of theyear. Honor Saint Brigit with a prayer in February, or ensure a merry start to May with a bowl of frothy syllabub. Come together with friends and neighbors to celebrate community in the high days of August, then learn to weave a solstice wreath in snowy December.Traditional blessings, ancient lore, and guided meditations inspire you to reconnect with the rhythms of the natural world, and view the sacred as an integral part of every day. Rediscover the wisdom and healing power of nature, and cultivate and honor your soul as you would the earth. Let the spirit of the ancient Celts enchant you in every season, year after year.
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