The Wind That Wanted To Rest

From village to mountaintop to country inn, an old winter wind searches for a places to sleep, only to be turned away where he goes. This timeless folktale has its roots in Russia, but what it tells us about the consequences of our actions is universal. It is a powerful story of rejection and the good things that flow from kindness and understanding. Noted folklorist Peninnah Schram provides an unforgettable, informative afterword about the wind as folktale motif in many cultures.