MidWinter is an alternative to the conventional seasonal soundtrack, rich in songs and traditions that reflect both the pious and the pagan, Yule and Xmas: the four themed CDs take us from winter solstice, through ‘the holidays’ to the turning of the year – the whole Season round!

Here are nativities and nature worship; ancient Romans and modern rituals; magi, mummers and the Mari Llwyd; roots, revival & rock; past, presents and future: from Advent to Old Christmas, this set celebrates the songs, legends and traditions of over 2,500 years of the midwinter Solstice. Featuring over 100 different recordings these four CDs include classics, rarities, previously-unreleased recordings and brand new tracks from a breathtaking congregation of stars, legends and new performers from around the world.
A lavishly-illustrated 156-page book accompanies the CDs, and includes detailed notes on each recording, discographies and artist profiles, together with articles exploring countless midwinter traditions from the deeply devout to the profoundly pagan. 

The Main Themes of the set’s 4-CDs are:-

Past & Presents - From Ancient Cultures to Advent Calendars; Roman Cults to Rampant                      Consumerism!  - this CD explores all that comes and has come before Christmas.
Comfort & Joy - The familiar story of the Nativity as seen through the eyes of traditional and   
                               contemporary folk music
Peace & Goodwill - Through the eyes of leading contemporary songwriters of Britain and the USA, a different slant on the message of midwinter
The Old & The New -  From St Stephen’s to Old Christmas; Boxing Day to Epiphany; One Year to The Next; - the songs and traditions for the turning of the year!
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