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January 2025

Episode 31 - Lughnasadh: The First Harvest (Harvest of the Grains)
While many in the northern hemisphere will celebrate Imbolc or Brigid’s Day (the first signs of spring) on Saturday, here in the southern hemisphere we…
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Episode 30 - Invasion Day: The uncomfortable truth about Australia Day
Please note: Australian First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) readers are advised that the following article contains images of deceased…
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Episode 29 - Celebrating Midsummer
Midsummer is approaching here in the southern hemisphere.
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South Lands Almanac - January 2025
Australian Capital Region
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December 2024

Episode 28 - New Year Traditions
Ancient Roman, British and Scottish
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Scandinavian Yule Creatures and Two Little but Mighty Birds
Dear readers and listeners,
Episode 27 - The Origins of Santa Claus
The big day is almost here!
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Scandinavian Yule Celebrations and the Origins of the Yule (Christmas) Tree and Log
Christmas occurs in the middle of summer in Australia while winter starts for us in June.
Episode 26 - Santa's Helpers: The Nice and the 'Not-So-Nice'
Dear Readers,
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Deck the Halls, Strike the Chorus and Join the Feast
Many of you will have decked your halls for Christmas by now, some of you even started decorating in November though some of you may delay the…
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