Signs in the Sky & Seasons on Earth: Winter Legends, Meteors, and the Magic of December Nature

This episode weaves together the wonder of winter—from the skies above to the houseplants on your windowsill.

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We explore how ancient cultures interpreted comets and meteors before the Scientific Revolution, just in time for the annual Geminid meteor shower and the stories surrounding the Star of Bethlehem. 

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Then we bring things down to earth with a seasonal roundup: poinsettias and Christmas cacti care, choosing a real versus artificial Christmas tree, the arrival of new seed catalogs, and winter support for wildlife with bird seed, feeders, and heated bird baths. It’s a cozy, curious blend of history, horticulture, and holiday nature.

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