Candles on the Cliffs: Nordic Christmas Hikes in Endless Twilight

By MARY M. SLESSOR

In Candles on the Cliffs: Nordic Christmas Hikes in Endless Twilight, the author embarks on an unforgettable journey through Scandinavia's northernmost landscapes during the heart of winter. Across snow-draped forests, icy fjords, towering cliffs, and remote glaciers, the narrative immerses readers in the otherworldly light of the Arctic twilight, where days are brief and darkness lingers. Hiking along trails often overlooked by tourists, the author discovers the subtle interplay of endurance, reflection, and wonder that defines Nordic winter travel.
The book is a first-person account that blends adventure, cultural observation, and spiritual reflection. Each hike reveals unique aspects of northern life: candlelit villages perched along fjords, tiny chapels tucked into forests, and shepherds tending reindeer on frozen plateaus. Candlelight becomes both a literal and symbolic motif, representing warmth, hope, and resilience in the face of extreme conditions.
The narrative also explores the northern lights in all their ethereal glory, frozen waterfalls that shimmer like crystal sculptures, and snow-laden ridges that demand respect and vigilance. Through these experiences, the author examines the relationship between humans and the natural world, highlighting lessons in patience, humility, and presence.
Perfect for hikers, winter adventurers, and lovers of Nordic culture, Candles on the Cliffs is a meditation on the beauty, challenges, and quiet magic of northern winters. It is a journey of endurance and awe, of small candlelit rituals against vast, frozen landscapes, and of the profound intimacy that comes from moving slowly, observing deeply, and engaging fully with the world in its most extreme season.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G25K6KWD
• ISBN13: 9798274321259
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"