Winter Solstice officially occurred at 5.30am on 22 December 2011. At Winter Solstice the sun is closer to horizon than any other time of the year. The shortest day of … Continue reading
Winter Solstice the longest night and shortest day of the year is also called Yule. Yule may mean ‘Yoke of the Year’, derived from the Anglo-Saxon Geola, though some suggest a … Continue reading
The seasons go by so quickly. It’s winter and four gale force wind storms took out the power lines this month. We even had snow. Aside from being wet, which … Continue reading
Eggnog during Christmas season is a tradition that I share with people from around the world. Granted I have met a few people who don’t like it but almost everyone … Continue reading
I love making evergreen wreaths. Evergreens are a symbol of rebirth and I am anticipating the arrival of Winter Solstice the longest night of the year. Each wreath I make … Continue reading
This Winter Solstice on the eve of December 21, please consider joining me. Go outside and settle into the night. Listen. Think about the night as if it were an … Continue reading
Happy Holidays Happy Holidays! Whichever ones apply: Jewish, Christian, Pagan, secular! Practicing people are not particular, Perhaps because all people yearn for friends. Year’s end’s a time of darkness, true, … Continue reading