Telling the Seasons: Stories, Celebrations and Folklore around the Year

Telling the Seasons is a colorful guide to how and why we celebrate the seasons, featuring stories, customs, and celebrations from the British Isles. Martin Maudsley, a storyteller, specializes in natural world and local landscapes stories and leads seasonal celebrations in rural Dorset.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 10 November 2022
Publisher: The History Press Ltd

Telling the Seasons takes us on a captivating journey through the twelve months of the year, unveiling a rich tapestry of stories, customs, and celebrations. By drawing upon the ever-changing patterns of nature and the rich folklore of the British Isles, this vibrant guide offers a captivating insight into the enduring traditions that surround us. Within these pages, we encounter magical myths of the sun and moon, earthy tales of walking stones and talking trees, and lively legends of the spirits that inhabit each season. Original illustrations, sayings, songs, recipes, and rhymes come together to form a captivating "spell-book of the seasons," inviting readers to immerse themselves in the magic of the natural world.

Martin Maudsley, a storyteller with a passion for the natural world and local landscapes, weaves tales throughout the year for children and adults alike. With a special focus on stories that celebrate the beauty of nature, he leads seasonal celebrations that range from firelit winter wassails to bright May Day mornings in the picturesque countryside of rural Dorset, where he resides.

Through his storytelling, Martin invites us to connect with the cycles of the seasons and appreciate the intricate interplay between humanity and the natural world. Telling the Seasons serves as a testament to the enduring power of tradition, culture, and the magic that unfolds throughout the year.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780750996716