"Yule: Rituals, Recipes & Lore for the Winter Solstice," 2015

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Artifact Overview

Winter Solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of year. Throughout history, societies across the world have held festivals and ceremonies that look forward to the light, warmth, and life-giving properties of the returning sun following this night. This book describes many of these traditions' origins as well as advice for ways to commemorate this day in modern times.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Book

Date Made

2015

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2021.148.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 7 in
Width: 5 in

"Yule: Rituals, Recipes & Lore for the Winter Solstice," 2015