the winter solstice has a magic for me that other pagan festivals don’t quite hit. It’s the one I actively celebrate rather than simply nod to, as I do the equinoxes, the summer solstice and the sprin

As my toddler explores the world mouth-first, I’m reminded that, this season, the garden’s quiet beauty is best discovered through every sense

Nature needs time to adapt to changing conditions,

Though the cheerful chest of a robin can be seen throughout the year, this friendly bird has become synonymous with the festive season. This largely dates back to Victorian Christmas cards depicting p

October brings the first of the frosts, bewitching mist, the turning of leaves and a host of otherworldly visitors, finds John Lewis-Stempel

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