Festivals in the Southern Hemisphere: Insights Into Cosmic and Seasonal Aspects of the Whole Earth

by Martin Samson

Many of the Christian festivals traditionally draw imagery and symbolism from the northern hemisphere seasons. Christmas is often described as a light in the darkness of winter, and Easter reflects the new life emerging in spring. Rudolf Steiner also offered various descriptions of the relation of the festivals to seasons.

This has led some to suggest that Christian festivals in the southern hemisphere should be celebrated at opposite times...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1782502475
• ISBN13: 9781782502470
• Release Date: April 2016
• Publisher: Floris Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"