This is what a real reindeer looks like!

If you read my other journal, the windmills of my mind, you know that i've done a few entries on the subject of the Solstice.  here is the first one, there are two more here and here. the others should all be on the front page of most recent entries.  if you have the stamina.  but, i really didn't do the job i wanted to, owing to the technical problems the journals have been having, and to the fact that this is a busy season, with lots of other things to do besides sitting at  the computer.

so, for anyone who might be interested in reading more, i give these references to real books, not internet links.  John Matthews, The Winter Solstice: the Sacred Traditions of Christmas.  Quest Books, 1998.  this one's full of wonderful illustrations, recipes, suggestions for celebration.  here's a fun one: Royale, Duncan, The History of Santa: from 2000 BC to the 20th Century. M.E. Duncan, 1987.  and, for those not afraid of the magical life, here's one to take you through the entire cycle of celebration:  Campanelli, Pauline & Dan, Wheel of the Year:  Living the Magical Life. Llewellyn, 1989. 

and if you do your reading you'll know why a reindeer illustrates this entry!