The Winter Solstice in Legend and Song December 15, 2007

The Winter Solstice in Legend and Song
with master storyteller Diane Edgecomb, Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain and multi-instrumentalist Tom Megan
December 15: 7:00- 9:00 pm and December 16: 4:00-6:00 pm
at Arnold Arboretum, 125 the Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA
Tickets: $20
To reserve call 617-524-1718 x 160

The Winter Solstice celebrates hope and rebirth by signaling the reversal of the Sun's ebbing presence in the sky. Many cultures honor the solstice through traditional songs and stories that draw their imagery from nature. Storyteller Diane Edgecomb and musicians Margot Chamberlain and Tom Megan will perform a host of legends and songs to illuminate this ancient celebration. The event includes folk material from Greece, Scandinavia, England, Native America and the Jewish tradition as well as a drink from a traditional Wassail Bowle to warm up the intermission. It's appropriate for ages 12 and above.

Official Website: http://calendar.arboretum.harvard.edu/index.php