This book overall is a quick entertaining read, making it an ideal companion for a cosy evening spent beside a warm fire, with a comforting cup of tea in hand. 

However, there were a few aspects that gave me pause, particularly about some repetitive elements within the text. While the book effectively highlights the fascinating ways in which oral traditions have evolved and transformed over time, as well as how they vary across different cultures and regions, I find myself agreeing with other reviewers who suggest that a different organisational structure might have helped minimise some of this repetition. 

One of the highlights for me was the inclusion of the Mari Lwyd, a tradition that I find particularly captivating and even though the book leans heavily towards a Eurocentric perspective, it does make an effort to incorporate examples from further afield, including intriguing references to Japanese traditions. 

Overall, this book sparked my interest and left me yearning for more depth. As an enthusiast of winter lore, I felt that this work provided only a tantalizing glimpse into a diverse array of cultural traditions.