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The White Witch PodcastYule TalesHi Witches
Join me for a festive episode with two tales for Yule - our first is all about a Christmas witch, the second is a spooky tale of an enchanted talisman!
La Befana and the Royal Child of Light - a retelling from The Return of the Light by Carolyn McVickar Edwards and The Monkeys Paw by W W Jacobs
Witches who run with the Wolves - Launches 1/12025! Have a say in what book we will study here and sign up from 1st January onwards!
https://patreon.com/TheHedgeandHollow?utm...2024-12-1957 min
Escape To The Full Audiobook That Keeps Thriller Fans Hooked.The Return of the Light: Twelve Tales from Around the World for the Winter Solstice, 5th Anniversary Edition by Carolyn Mcvickar EdwardsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/764029to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Return of the Light: Twelve Tales from Around the World for the Winter Solstice, 5th Anniversary Edition
Author: Carolyn Mcvickar Edwards
Narrator: Siiri Scott
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 2 hours 36 minutes
Release date: June 11, 2024
Genres: Social Science
Publisher's Summary:
A collection of twelve traditional tales from around the world that honor the 'return of the light' that takes place on the winter solstice The winter solstice, the day the 'sun stands still,' marks the longest night and the shortest day of the year, and it comes either on...2024-06-112h 36
Get New Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceThe Return of the Light: Twelve Tales from Around the World for the Winter Solstice, 5th Anniversary Edition by Carolyn Mcvickar EdwardsPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/764029 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Return of the Light: Twelve Tales from Around the World for the Winter Solstice, 5th Anniversary Edition Author: Carolyn Mcvickar Edwards Narrator: Siiri Scott Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 36 minutes Release date: June 11, 2024 Genres: Social Science Publisher's Summary: A collection of twelve traditional tales from around the world that honor the 'return of the light' that takes place on the winter solstice The winter solstice, the day the 'sun stands still,' marks the longest night and the shortest day of the year, and it comes either...2024-06-1130 minGet New Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceThe Return of the Light: Twelve Tales from Around the World for the Winter Solstice, 5th Anniversary Edition by Carolyn Mcvickar EdwardsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/764029to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Return of the Light: Twelve Tales from Around the World for the Winter Solstice, 5th Anniversary Edition
Author: Carolyn Mcvickar Edwards
Narrator: Siiri Scott
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 2 hours 36 minutes
Release date: June 11, 2024
Genres: Social Science
Publisher's Summary:
A collection of twelve traditional tales from around the world that honor the 'return of the light' that takes place on the winter solstice The winter solstice, the day the 'sun stands still,' marks the longest night and the shortest day of the year, and it comes either on...2024-06-112h 36
The Dreary Midnight PodcastThe Longest NightWinter traditions from around the world!
Do you have any traditions you or your family partake in?
OUR LINKS:
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Email: drearymidnightpodcast@gmail.com
Music is licensed through Epidemic Sound (epidemicsound.com). Songs used are:
Half Giant, "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Piano Version)"
ES Traditional "Carol of the Bells"
SOURCES:
St. Lucia
https://www.britannica.com/story/st-lucias-day
https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09414a.htm
...2023-12-1241 min
The Book Report with Allie and RachS3 Ep 25 The Return of the Light by Carolyn McVickar EdwardsAllie and Rach discuss tomorrow Winter Solstice.2022-12-2036 min
Not Your Mother's LibraryEpisode 39: Holiday TraditionsBefore we go on break for the winter holidays, we would like to share some reading recommendations about seasonal traditions old & new.
Check out what we talked about:
Books mentioned:
"The 19th Christmas" of the "Women's Murder Club" series by James Patterson with readalike "Christmas Cake Murder" by Joanne Fluke. "The Shortest Day: Celebrating the Winter Solstice" by Wendy Pfeffer with readalikes "The Winter Solstice" by Ellen Jackson and "The Return of the Light: Twelve Tales from Around the World for the Winter Solstice" by Carolyn McVickar Edwards. "The Christmas Bookshop" by Jenny Colgan with readalike "The Santa Suit" by...2022-11-0118 min
Night Sky Tourist#30- Winter Solstice from Alaska to Costa RicaIn this Winter Solstice special, we take trips to Alaska and Costa Rica to find out what it’s like to experience the shortest day of the year in these extreme locations. Ted Blank, a NASA Solar System Ambassador, answers my burning question about the weather and the Winter Solstice.
Peter Atkinson lends his amazing storytelling voice to share with us the story of “La Befana and the Royal Child of Light.”
Epcot does a great “Holidays Around the World” celebration which includes an appearance by La Befana herself. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch...2021-12-2134 min
EphemeralWinter SolsticeAcross the globe and back to antiquity, this changing of season has been recognized in ritual, story and song. Featuring Carolyn McVickar Edwards, educator and author of the collection The Return of the Light: Twelve Tales from Around the World for the Winter Solstice. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-12-2040 min
Reading for Your LifeThe Return of the Light by Carolyn McVickar EdwardsThis month, Alex shares The Return of the Light: Twelve Tales from Around the World for the Winter Solstice by Carolyn McVickar Edwards. We share three traditional stories about coming together to bring more light into the world. You can purchase The Return of the Light on Amazon.Contact Alex Acton on Twitter @alexpacton or find more Modern Polymaths at modernpolymaths.com, on Twitter @modernpolymaths, or on Facebook at Modern Polymaths Media.2020-12-1213 min
Reading for Your LifeThe Return of the Light by Carolyn McVickar EdwardsThis month, Alex shares The Return of the Light: Twelve Tales from Around the World for the Winter Solstice by Carolyn McVickar Edwards. We share three traditional stories about coming together to bring more light into the world.
You can purchase The Return of the Light on Amazon.
Contact Alex Acton on Twitter @alexpacton or find more Modern Polymaths at modernpolymaths.com, on Twitter @modernpolymaths, or on Facebook at Modern Polymaths Media.
2020-12-1213 min
Night Sky Tourist#3 Winter Solstice SpecialIn this special Winter Solstice episode, members of the Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association in Arizona share ancient cultural tales of this significant seasonal observance. They will take you on a journey around the world to times long ago up to the present day.
Click here for more information about this episode: https://nightskytourist.com/3/
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association: http://fhdarksky.com
“The Return of the Light: Twelve Tales from Around the World for the Winter Solstice” by Carolyn McVickar Edwards: https://www.amazon.com/Return-Light-Twelve-Around-Solstice/dp/1...2020-12-1235 min
A Tale Told By the FireLoki and the Death of LightThis week's story features the Norse tale of Loki and the Death of Baldur. The reading comes from "The Return of the Light: Twelve Tales From Around the World for the Winter Solstice" by Carolyn McVickar Edwards" 2020-11-3014 min