Today is the shortest day of the year. Or maybe it was yesterday. (I've heard and read both). At any rate, from here on, the days will get longer again. How did humans figure this out? Why do we celebrate? The Shortest Day: Celebrating the Winter Solstice by Wendy Pfeffer and illustrated by Jesse Reisch will tell you. Nicely done!

If you'd like some games and recipes for celebrating these dark days, there's Yule: a Celebration of Light and Warmth by Dorothy Morrison. This was a fun book! There are chapters on folklore and legends from around the world, and on superstitions and omens. There are suggestions for gifts and decorations. I suggest taking some time out of a busy schedule and enjoying this book. :-)

Reading Hermit With Dog