Spring Equinox, the (Lb)

by Ellen Jackson

Book Overview

No matter how long and dreary the winter, we all take comfort in the knowledge that spring will soon follow. But ancient peoples had no such assurance that the ever-darkening days of winter would reverse themselves and the earth would renew its growth. Their fear led to rituals and ceremonies, many designed to encourage the forces of life and light to beat back the dark forces of winter. Springtime rites were universal, practiced by such geographically...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761319557
• ISBN13: 9780761319559
• Release Date: March 2002
• Publisher: Millbrook Press
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 9.2" x 10.5"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

A simple and fun book for children

Fun short stories about various traditions associated with the vernal equinox. A wonderful introduction into the traditions and rituals of various cultures. Hopefully it will serve as a springboard to a more involved examinations of these intricate and fascinating cultural practices.

Very inclusive and fascinating history of welcoming the spring

My 3 yr old enjoys learning about the different rituals and traditions and talking about them with us. I like that this book doesn't focus too intently on one particular religious practice -- we prefer to give our child exposure to different spiritual ideas without pushing one in particular.

Great overveiw for my son!

My son has family members that celebrate both Christian and Pagan holidays. I found this book and others are a great way to put all of our traditions in a historical and equal light. We've been reading it since he was four but I recommend it for 1st graders and older doing a few pages a night.

A must for every child being raised Spiritually

These Equiox and the Solstice books are cute and fun to read, at the end of the book are crafts and ideas to do with your children for the Equinox. I also like all the history it has in it, I learned quite a bit myself!! :)

We are using this for Ostara

great way to explain pagan rites to Children. We will use this in our children's circle. Also briefly mentions Christianity in relation to pagan symbols