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Midsummer
Anna Franklin
其他書名
Magical Celebrations of the Summer Solstice
出版Llewellyn Worldwide, 2002
主題Nature / SeasonsBody, Mind & Spirit / WitchcraftBody, Mind & Spirit / Magick StudiesReligion / Holidays / GeneralReligion / Paganism & Neo-PaganismReligion / WiccaSocial Science / Holidays (non-religious)
ISBN07387005259780738700526
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=n3iBR_Wmx7AC&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋Celebrate Midsummer-A Day of Warmth and Light,
A Night of Fairy Folk and Magic

 Midsummer is one of the most ancient, widespread, and joyful Pagan festivals. The sun rises to the height of its power on the summer solstice, and Midsummer Eve is filled with fairy mischief and magic. Anna Franklin reveals the origins and customs of this enchanting holiday with:

Myths and lore: The gods and goddesses of Midsummer, rolling wheels, the Midsummer tree, circle dancing, and torchlight processions
Midsummer magic and divination: Fairy contact, spells, empowering magical tools with solstice sun energy, Midsummer Eve pillow divination
Traditional summertime treats: Elderflower Fritters, Gooseberry Fool, Coamhain Soup, Strawberry Wine, Heather Ale, Clary Sage Tea
Seasonal rituals: Rite of the Oak King and the Holly King, Cornish Flower Ritual, Witch Rite for Midsummer Day, Drawing Down the Sun
Midsummer herb craft: Gathering and drying herbs for magical oils, incenses, inks, and teas; herb recipes, from Amun Ra to Sun Goddess Oil

First Runner Up for the 2003 Coaltion of Visionary Resources (COVR) Award for Best Non-fiction Book