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The Solstice Evergreen -- The History, Folklore and Origins of the Christmas Tree, a book by Etsy seller Sheryl Karas

The Solstice Evergreen -- The History, Folklore and Origins of the Christmas Tree, a book by Etsy seller Sheryl Karas

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Bringing home and decorating an evergreen tree at Christmas time is one of the most beloved holiday customs. Yet although more than forty million people in the United States alone decorate a tree each year, few of us know the origins and spiritual significance of the ritual we perform.

The evergreen has been a potent pagan symbol in almost every culture, from prehistoric Japan to Northern Africa, from Native America to Medieval Germany. My book, The Solstice Evergreen, explores the rich spiritual heritage of this ancient symbol in depth and includes a great many myths, legends,and folk tales from across the globe as well as dozens of black and white illustrations. Gathered together in this book for the first time, this rich collection of mythology presents a unique perspective spanning many cultures and centuries.

The version of The Solstice Evergreen offered here is the revised and expanded second edition. This book includes several new Christmas Tree stories as told by contemporary American storytellers. Contributers include Chuck Larkin, Julia Arrants, Larry Johnson, Howard D. Fencl, and Mary Murphy. The book was published by Aslan Publishing.

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REVIEW OF THE SOLSTICE EVERGREEN:

"Highly recommended; great for families. Karas has gathered some 40 myths, legends and tales from cultures around the globe. She demonstrates in a charming way how the evergreen has come to symbolize ideas and ideals that connect all human beings, making it a true symbol of peace on earth regardless of nationality or religion. -- Candlegrove.com

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Autographed by the author on the title page, paperback, 169 pages.

Note: Amazon.com has currently marked this book below what I can offer it myself. (An author gets only so many review copies, then we have to buy them ourselves!) You can buy it cheaper or buy it from me and support the arts and artists / authors directly! Thank you very much.

MY PRICE INCLUDES THE COST OF SHIPPING to the U.S. and Canada. Reduced shipping everywhere else.

Added on Oct 30, 2009