Celebrating Samhain - The Celtic Wheel of the Year - Book 1

Rionna Morgan

Sinopse

Croia and Ronan, 12-year-old twins, bound by the brother and sister thread of inseparable love experience something they did not foresee. Held within the mystic embrace of October 31st, together with their mother’s new husband and their new 16-year-old sister, they learn that Halloween is so much more than costumes, trick-or-treating, and pumpkin carving.
 
As dusk settles, the family’s cherished Irish grandmother introduces the children to the ancient traditions of Samhain, where the veil between worlds is thinnest, and the living honor the dead. They are all drawn into the enchanting realm of stories, age-old customs, and the profound connections that span both life and death.
 
Amidst the silver shadows of the night, the family gathers to honor the memories of lost loved ones, setting places for them at the long dinner table. From heartfelt moments and playful divination games shared beneath the candles’ soft glow, to a traditional Celtic meal and a secret discovery, the heartbeats of the past echo in the present.
 
Come, gather around the golden fire, become immersed in time-honored traditions, join the timeless, sacred song of family, and celebrate Samhain.

Disponível desde: 21/09/2023.

Comprimento de impressão: 60 páginas.

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