Those of us in the northern hemisphere have successfully passed the "standing still" point of the season, the last season change of this calendar year, the shortest day and longest night of the year.
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day, has a beautiful solstice composite for us and some explanation of the science on the same page. Of course, if you are in the southern hemisphere, it was the longest day and more and more dark will now be creeping into your days.
Having learned little new about the holiday this year, try my previous entry for an explanation of the Chinese Winter Solstice and celebrations.
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Next books to read
I'm considering:
Peiling and the Chicken-Fried Christmas By Pauline Chen, A new book suggested for readers 8 - 11 years old. The reviews of this 1st generation girl and her family's celebration of Christmas look good.
Recently read:
(graphic novel) American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang. I liked it and I was not sure that I would. My children were not at all interested, and they have certainly been interested in graphic novels for a little while. I think they have not really seen the stereotypes, and certainly have nto felt them addressed against them.
Peiling and the Chicken-Fried Christmas By Pauline Chen, A new book suggested for readers 8 - 11 years old. The reviews of this 1st generation girl and her family's celebration of Christmas look good.
Recently read:
(graphic novel) American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang. I liked it and I was not sure that I would. My children were not at all interested, and they have certainly been interested in graphic novels for a little while. I think they have not really seen the stereotypes, and certainly have nto felt them addressed against them.
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