Merry Midwinter - by Gillian Monks (Paperback)

About the Book

How to reconnect with the season and live winter well by rediscovering ancient festivals, easy recipes and traditional decorations

Book Synopsis

Celebrating midwinter is not about what you buy or how much you spend - it's about your attitude to life. Turn away from the frenetic consumerism of Christmas and rediscover the authentic and meaningful realities of this, the oldest and most precious celebration of the year. The true significance of midwinter is not found in any individual spiritual or religious belief or practice. Instead, the winter solstice provides an opportunity to celebrate what we as humans share; to set aside our differences and come together with a sense of community and cheer. Merry Midwinter is a cornucopia of ideas for how to make your own decorations (kissing boughs, advent wreaths, crackers, stockings and more); your own alternative gifts which cost nothing except your time and thought; your own entertainments and games; and simple, seasonal recipes from years gone by.

Review Quotes

This is Unbound's next The Almanac (Lia Leendertz; 30,000 copies in hardback): full of practical advice to help stressed and time-poor readers enjoy the winter season and reconnect with other people. For fans of The Almanac and other lifestyle titles such as The Little Book of Hygge and Norwegian Wood. This book chimes with that thirst for books about finding peace of mind in a frenetic modern world by rediscovering the old ways. The book will be lightly illustrated, with instructions for simple recipes and crafts. Widespread feature coverage expected; the author will be available for events.

About the Author

Gillian Monks is a Quaker, Theosophist and practising Druid. She was born and bought up in Lancashire and trained as a teacher, graduating from Lancaster University. Gillian is developing a spiritual retreat on a five acre plot where she also leads and facilitates workshops in self development and spirituality. She lives with her husband and son, five cats and two dogs in the heart of Snowdonia.

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