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Getting Ready for the Winter Solstice
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Are you a little witchy like I am? Take a look and see what I'm getting ready!
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Books

Stories, fiction and non-fiction, for all ages. 

 
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a very sweet book set in the woods
Winter: A Solstice Story
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a fabulous nonfiction reference guide for ages 8+, and the art is gorgeous!
The Wheel of the Year: Illustrated Guide
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A lovely book from two Indigenous creators
Winter's Gifts
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a classic!
The Shortest Day
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this is from a small indie publisher named Moondust!
Luke & the Longest Night
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spoiler, it's not really about Christmas.
An Anishinaabe Christmas by Wab Kinew - Penguin Random House
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A new book that came out this year! It also won the Bookstagang Best of 2024 Awards for Innovative Nonfiction.
Solstice: Around the World on the Longest, Shortest Day a book by Jen Breach
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This book covers more than just the solstice! Another new release from this fall.
We Celebrate the Light a book by Jane Yolen, Heidi E. Y. Stemple, and Jieting Chen
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Supplies

Activity ideas, recipes, and more! 

 
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a snarky take to read before planning!
How To Celebrate The Winter Solstice - Mother Mag
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does stepping on whole cloves hurt more or less than LEGOs?
How to Make Pomander Balls - The Old Farmer's Almanac
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candles are often found on altars for the solstice and Yule, this would be a fun activity to do together.
Beeswax Candles & Candle Making Supplies - Betterbee
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making food for outdoor critters is also a tradition of the solstice
45 DIY Bird Feeder Ideas Anyone Can Recreate - The Spruce
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I love putting these in front of the window!
How To Make a Dried Orange Garland - Call Me Cupcake
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I love roasting a whole bird, but turkey isn't my favorite.
Chicken - Sally's Baking Addiction
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I've never made this exact recipe, but I love making a big pot of soup with a bunch of local winter veggies and navy beans.
Easy Winter Vegetable Soup Recipe - Larder Love
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paper lanterns make any space instantly look more magical, imho.
Easy Winter Lantern Craft for Kids - Crafts on Sea
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Resources

Here are a few online resources from varying degrees of scientific sources. 

 
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Who doesn't trust the Farmer's Almanac? Well…I don't trust that person.
The First Day of Winter: Winter Solstice 2024
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This is an informative article, and a great website for astronomy info in general.
| EarthSky
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A lovely and comprehensive blog post about the Solstice and what it might mean for Pagans like myself
Spiritual Meaning of Winter Solstice | Winter Solstice 2024
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