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The Bookstore at Saulaine, Ontario, has the following book: Latviesu svetki un Latviesu svinamas dienas, Osvalds Lideks un Prof. K. Straubergs, 1940, Riga, (reprinted in 1991), hard, linen cover, 270 pages, lovely illustrations, printed in Riga, “Scientia”, 1991.

Lovely book descibes Latvian folklore and traditions ( eg, what you can and cannot do on Metenji, tradional Metenji foods, Medenju traditions, likewise, Petera dienas ( June 29), acceptable behaviours, foods, activities, weather forecasting on Petera diena) Ziemas svetki, Lieldienas, Jani, Apjumibas) and the traditions related to even the most uncommon holidays: Labrenca, Pelnu diena, Bertula diena, Andreja, Barbaras, Martina diena and many more. Brief explanations at the end in English, German and Russian. Lots of “dainas” throughout each section.

For example: Jan 17th is Tenja diena: pig patron. Pig Tenis was fancied as an ugly dwarf, who lived either in the hayloft or the pigsty or the attic of the main house. All traditions were connected to the well-being and hearty growth of pigs. Children must dance on this day so piglets will grow to be brisk and healthy. (page 264) or Svecu diena, (Feb 2)-candle making, materials used, what to eat ( sauerkraut and meat!), acceptable behaviours, traditions and weather predictions,eg, if the day is cloudy, then the harvest will be wonderful, if it is sunny, then the harvest will be poor; if the snow melts enough so that a bird has enough to drink, then there will be a good crop(page 111) Also, he who spends the most money on Svecu diena will have a very happy and fruitful year!

All books are donated, all work is done by volunteers and all donations support Saulaine!

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Does any one know where I could obtain copies of “Put, vejin”, “Mernieku laiki”, “Ceplis” utt?  I have been unable to find a source or get a reply from potential sources.  Any ideas? Suggestions?  Also, hopefully, we have entered the 21st Century and some Latvian classics have been transfered to DVD. 
Janis

Chau Jani!

The Bookstore at Saulaine ( http://www.campsaulaine.com) continually has donations of used Latvian books for sale. We never know what will come in--at this point there are close to 800, all from the pre-Soviet period and after the war ( Gramatu Draugs, Imanta, Ziemelblazma, etc). The more valuable/rare books are priced by historian Janis Mezaks in Toronto, but the prices are minimal compared to what you would pay if the book was available in Latvija and had to be shipped West.

We periodically send out lists of the newest donations-- there will be a list of history books and historical novels coming out this weekend. Please let me know if you wish to receive this list.

We can send books pretty much anywhere!

The previous list was Latvian poetry, before that folklore, the next list will be religious material and after that novels, then English only Latvian content ( eg, Woman in Amber ( Nesaule), A Visitor from Latvia, ( Upeslace) , and then novels, all in Latvian.

At this point, there is a copy of Mernieku Laiki ( 1948, Germany) and Put, Vejini (Ziemelblazma, Sweden, 1952). Regarding Ceplis, I assume you are referring to Pavils Rozitis novel. I will have to do some digging to see what we have by Rozitis. All pick-ups, sorting, correspondence is done by volunteers.

All donations go to support Saulaine, summer property of St. John’s Church in Toronto !

Labrit!
A very big “mea culpa” to my post!!  I am looking for the films, not the books.  Our kids at school enjoyed the 3 movies we have shown and the teachers found that the pupils better understood the reading material. 
I’m hoping that somewhere someone knows where one can purchase copies of “Put vejini”, “Mernieku laiki”, “Ceplis” utt.  These fit in with the folklore and history classes being taught.  Any help, suggestions or ieteikumi would be appreciated.
Janis

Hi Jani!

Sorry!

You could try Janis Valdmanis at LATV ( Latviesu Video Studija Kanada) 905-549-5891.
His number is listed in the Latvian Bank Calendar.

Anyone who wishes the history book list ( thanks Sniks!) please email me. List will include Dunsdorfs, Andersons, Silde, Unams, Germanis, Pavils Klans. Also bio about VVF, by Ausma Cimdina. Valuable books, about 80 in total !

We address the requests based on date of email--first come, first served! All books very reasonably priced ( by historian Janis Mezaks), considering no where on God’s green earth will you ever be able to find them! All donations for books support Saulaine.

http://www.campsaulaine.com

You will be able to write personal checks, US also, directly to St. John’s Church.