This book gives an introduction to the real feeling of The Old Religion. The author has concentrated on giving information on this nature based religion in a simple, straightforward manner. Starting with a background & introduction the book goes on to describe the seasons of the year & their associated festivals, Earth Magic & the elements used in it. Food has always been an important part of the major festivals, Margaret is renowned for culinary as well as her psychic skills & passes on traditional recipes in this book together with their meanings & associations. Margaret describes herself as a `hedge witch` & has been involved in a traditional path of the Old Religion for a number of years. She is well known & highly respected by followers of many different pagan paths. Many books have been written about the Old Religion, but most concentrate on giving out set rituals & wordings. This book is different in that it concentrates on encouraging readers to get the `feel` for the elements, plants & other parts of nature & to work with them rather than try to subdue them. This is an important book for the 90`s & will help many seekers find a simple, satisfying path of beliefs.