From the bestselling author of Practical Magic comes an inspiring,illustrated collection of magical celebrations of nature from around the world–with rituals for incorporating them into your own practice. Nature is what gives us life–it is the source of all magic and power in the world. That is something that humans have understood since the beginning of timeand it is a constant among cultures around the world. Howeverthe ways in which we celebrate it can vary wildly. Bulgarian Baba Marta Day welcomes the arrival of Spring with Martenitsaslittle talismans of red and white stringwhile in Southeast Asiathat same yearly event is celebrated during Holia joyfulriotous dance of colors. YaldaSoyalSaturnaliaDong Zhiand St.Lucia’s Day (from IranArizonaAncient RomeChinaand Scandinavia) are all very different–but they all honor the Winter Solstice. Each of these celebrations is a rituala form of magic created by community and tradition. And while their differences can help us understand their various cultural identitiestheir similarities can create a bond that reaches across space and time. In this beautifully illustrated book from bestselling magical author Nikki Van De Car readers will learn the history and meaning behind 40 of these ritual celebrationsorganized by season. Each ritual will include suggestions for participating in and appreciating these storied ritualswhile honoring their origins and the cultures from which they come.