Author:
Ellen Jackson, Jan Davey Ellis (Illustrator)

What age group is this book written for?
4-10

Category:
Non-fiction

Brief Summary:
This book introduces the winter solstice customs and beliefs of the ancient Britons, Scandinavians, Romans, and Peruvians, as well as certain Native American sun ceremonies. The author also explains how to demonstrate the earth's tilt using an orange and a flashlight; she connects ancient solstice practices to modern customs associated with Christmas and Hanukkah, and she ends the book with an adaptation of a Cherokee creation tale.