Sunday, December 19, 2010

Great Joy, Silver Packages

Christmas. It’s a time of miracles. A time when winter storms rage outside, while indoors, families gather together to enjoy one another’s company in noisy reunions or quiet moments of reflection.  It’s a time of peace, hope, love. And… not surprisingly… books, which have long been at the top of my own gift-giving and receiving… Read more »

THE LONGEST NIGHT, by Marion Dane Bauer

Throughout history, humans have celebrated the rebirth of sunlight after the darkest period of the year – The Winter Solstice. The Longest Night is a poetic celebration of this seasonal phenomena. For additional study of the Winter Solstice access this informative link from Education World or this one from National Geographic News. For further study of… Read more »