Are you a little chilly? Do you ache for the coming rays of the sun? Do you feel an uncanny awakening of the tenacious natural realm; the wink of a hare, the animated quality of yon tall oak?

Welcome, Winter Solstice. Drawing on traditional songs from celebrations across time and space, as well as songs for the cold and for Christmas, this playlist lights up the darkest day of winter.

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