Darkest day to lighted season origins of Christmas
The piece traces winter solstice celebrations across cultures from Norse Yule to Essene mystery rites and Steiner’s views on inner light. It links Christmas symbols such as trees to biblical and Roman roots, notes evergreen symbolism, and ponders gift giving traced to the Magi and its future evolution.
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Cyclopedia of Myth and Secrets
Rome
Earth
Volunteers rise in numbers and impact nationwide
A national study funded by the USDA and University of Wisconsin finds volunteers outnumber professionals by far, contributing more than 4.5 billion dollars in value annually. From 315 counties, seven in Wisconsin show high volunteer density, while Gallup data show rising volunteerism across ages 24 to 49, with men driving gains and a shift toward short term, project based roles in 4-H programs.
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USDA
University of Wisconsin
Beekeeping Course Offered Across SEEN Network
Extension entomologist Walt Gojmerac leads Bees for Fun and Profit via the SEEN network with 26 statewide sites. The course covers bee importance, life cycle, colony manipulation, honey handling, disease control and insecticide issues. Classes meet Wednesdays Jan 23 30 Feb 6 13 from 8 to 9 50 p m with a $12 registration due by Jan 11 to UW Extension Agricultural Conference Office Madison.
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Walt Gojmerac
State
Uw-Extension
Agricultural Conference Office
Babcock Drive
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