From the bestselling author of Practical Magic comes an inspiring illustrated collection of
magical celebrations of nature from around the world-with rituals for incorporating them into
your own practice. Nature is what gives us life-it is the source of all magic and power in the
world. That is something that humans have understood since the beginning of time and it is a
constant among cultures around the world. However the ways in which we celebrate it can vary
wildly. Bulgarian Baba Marta Day welcomes the arrival of Spring with Martenitsas little
talismans of red and white string while in Southeast Asia that same yearly event is
celebrated during Holi a joyful riotous dance of colors. Yalda Soyal Saturnalia Dong Zhi
and St.Lucia's Day (from Iran Arizona Ancient Rome China and Scandinavia) are all very
different-but they all honor the Winter Solstice. Each of these celebrations is a ritual a
form of magic created by community and tradition. And while their differences can help us
understand their various cultural identities their similarities can create a bond that reaches
across space and time. In this beautifully illustrated book from bestselling magical author
Nikki Van De Car readers will learn the history and meaning behind 40 of these ritual
celebrations organized by season. Each ritual will include suggestions for participating in
and appreciating these storied rituals while honoring their origins and the cultures from
which they come.
