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The Return of the Light: Twelve Tales from Around the World for the Winter Solstice

$14.00 USD

The winter solstice, the day the "sun stands still," marks the longest night and the shortest day of the year (it usually occurs either on December 20 or 21). Celebrations honoring the winter solstice as a moment of transition and renewal date back thousands of years and occur among many peoples on every continent. The Return of the Light makes an ideal companion for anyone who carries on this tradition, no matter their faith. Storyteller Carolyn McVickar Edwards retells twelve traditional tales – from North America, China, Scandinavia, India, Africa, South America, Europe, and Polynesia – that honor this magical moment. These are stories that will renew our wonder of the miracle of rebirth and the power of transition from darkness into light.

• Paperback

• 192 pages

• Ideal for ages 6+ years

Of Special Note: 10% of sales from this book will be used to fund the educational needs of children living in rural Nepal. Working directly with our makers there, we will be an active part of ensuring that all donated funds will go to improving their village school, including hiring of teachers, providing school supplies, and sponsoring children that would otherwise be financially unable to receive an education. We thank you for partnering with us in helping Nepal’s rising generation!

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