It seems appropriate for me to post this article just as the weather in my region turns from cool and wet, thunderstorms and flooding, to heat wave warnings for the next week, a return to normal for this time of year.
Thank you SO much for the research you've poured into this piece and for providing all the absolutely marvelous links & photos!! I live in the US, so my experience of calendar rhythms has that stereotypical Northern Hemisphere vibe; and I've just recently been chatting with a friend who lives in South Africa, commenting on how different the seasonal celebrations are from the more 'mainstream' presentations of them. I've realized even more intensely how very Northern-centric our holidays are - I'm bookmarking this article to return to, as I continue to learn more about regional calendar customs!
Thanks Kristin! I'm looking forward to sharing the next article, which is about the modern Australian Christmas. We just had a very Aussie Christmas experience 30 minutes ago, with Santa Claus vising our street in a fire truck and a fire truck convoy, giving out lollies (candy) to the children in the street. The weather is 34 degrees Celsius with a dry hot wind and storm clouds building. Pretty different to the wintry beauty you probably have.
Thank you SO much for the research you've poured into this piece and for providing all the absolutely marvelous links & photos!! I live in the US, so my experience of calendar rhythms has that stereotypical Northern Hemisphere vibe; and I've just recently been chatting with a friend who lives in South Africa, commenting on how different the seasonal celebrations are from the more 'mainstream' presentations of them. I've realized even more intensely how very Northern-centric our holidays are - I'm bookmarking this article to return to, as I continue to learn more about regional calendar customs!
Thanks Kristin! I'm looking forward to sharing the next article, which is about the modern Australian Christmas. We just had a very Aussie Christmas experience 30 minutes ago, with Santa Claus vising our street in a fire truck and a fire truck convoy, giving out lollies (candy) to the children in the street. The weather is 34 degrees Celsius with a dry hot wind and storm clouds building. Pretty different to the wintry beauty you probably have.