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A Winter Holiday Reading List

12/25/2013

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Some reading on holidays that begin and end the year as they relate to the people of the mountains:
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First, I have been reading "The Old Magic of Christmas,"
which is a journey into many of the darker European stories and traditions
that inspire Winter holidays.
It also has some meaningful and rustic crafts related to each theme.

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In years past I have read (and reread) "Christmas in Germany: A Cultural History." It explores deeply the history of Christmas in Germany through the 20th century.
The early history so greatly influenced American Christmas due to the large number of German immigrants.

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If you just want to hear and remember tales from Christmas-gone-by in the southern Appalachian mountains, try "A Foxfire Christmas: Appalachian Memories and Traditions."
This book started out as an idea for a Christmas card from Doubleday and grew into a rich collection of stories.

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Finally, moving into the world of fiction, a story from the artist Brom. "Krampus, the Yule Lord" is a grim fairytale (no pun intended) set in West Virginia when a songwriter gets caught in the struggle between Santa and his enemy.

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Birdhouse in Your Soul

12/13/2013

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The Oh Hellos have created Christmas music.
And it is a gift. a balm. a thing of beauty.
And you can afford it.
Because you can name your price.
No excuses.
Your soul will thank you.

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*Birdhouse in Your Soul is a song by They Might Be Giants
But more importantly it is a tiny refuge for what is delicate.
Everyone should have one.
And we are collecting bits of twine and cotton here to cozy up the place!

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Welcome

12/13/2013

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Things are just beginning here at The Mountain Spirit. I'm Heidi and I hope we can gather together online and near our mountain home to share, celebrate and create inspired by mountain life and heritage.

We will be beginning with a Simple Service, a brief time to focus on our spirits and reflect on the season. This is not necessarily intended to replace Sunday morning services, but is offered as a supplement or alternative to your current style of worship. Look for this quiet event to happen in January to welcome the new year and as a reflection on a busy season and a sinking into Winter.

The time and place will be announced
in the next couple of weeks. If you don't want to miss the announcement, join us on Facebook or contact us and we will be sure to keep you in the loop!

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