To be interested in the changing seasons is a happier state of mind than to be hopelessly in love with spring.
George Santayana
A crafty look at seasonal traditions and changes
Deborah Beeson comes from Rhynie, near Huntly, and was invited to be our ‘Artist for all Seasons’ for a period of two years starting from September 2005.
In an increasingly homogenised world, what is the role and impact of seasons on our lifestyles? Huntly, steeped in history, with year-round celebrations, is no less a victim of this trend. Are seasonal celebrations an out-dated frill to our society, or do they play a role in keeping us rooted and interested in our communal activity? What is the value of local produce when one can easily get year-round supplies from across the world?
