Scrawled Shortcuts through the Research Maze
The days grow short, the night closes in – so what should we do? Well, if we look like we’re having a good time, maybe the sun will come back, so let’s party!
Encyclopedia of Astronomy and Astrophysics
It all starts with a solstice – so what is that, exactly?
Reference 520.3 E56e
Oxford Companion to the Year
What does it mean when Christmas falls on a Tuesday? Here’s a hint: don’t plan on stealing anything!
Reference 394.2 B628
Encyclopedia of Religion
Want to know what the religious significance of winter holidays might be? Check out Dongjie, Makara Samkrānti¸ and Kwanzaa here.
Reference 200.321 E56 2005
Medieval Folklore: An Encyclopedia of Myths, Legends, Tales, Beliefs, and Customs
Did they used to have a good time at Christmas, or what? (Or maybe it was better when it was Saturnalia . . .)
Reference 398.03 M489m
Traditional Festivals: A Multicultural Encyclopedia
In the Southern hemisphere, the December solstice was marked by the summer festival of Inti Raymi by Peruvian Incans.
Reference 394.2603 R888t
Winter holidays in the U.S., 21st century style –
Encyclopedia of African-American Culture and History,
Reference 973.0496003 E56e 2006
American Jewish Desk Reference,
Reference 973.0492403 A512a
Oxford Encyclopedia of Latinos and Latinas in the United States,
Reference 973.0468003 O98o 2005 (and online)
Encyclopedia of Food and Culture
What to eat, oh, what to eat . . .
Reference 394.1203 E56e