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Snail by Thom Gunn
Snail by Thom Gunn, a poem for the Vernal Equinox is read by Anton Lesser
Producer: Maggie Ayre
Nine Surprising Ways to Celebrate the Summer Solstice
How the climax of the summer is celebrated around the world.
Nine refreshing ways to celebrate spring
From cheese-rolling to a cherry blossom picnic: celebrating spring around the world.
Autumn oddities: 22 facts about the 'fall'
Celebrating the Autumn equinox with quirky facts about the turn of the season.
Autumn Leaves Quiz
How many trees can you identify from their autumn leaves?