this time – this space

skillful means for conscious living

Winter Solstice Seasonal Traditions

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

December 23, 2011 · 9 Comments

Yule Dance – Feast Of Fools – Snowfall

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

December 17, 2011 · 9 Comments

The Season of Good Cheer

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

December 4, 2011 · 12 Comments

Holiday Eggnog and Eggnog Truffles

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

December 21, 2010 · 9 Comments

Staying Busy and Practicing Happiness

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

December 11, 2010 · 36 Comments

One Red Candle and Seasonal Favorites

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

December 14, 2009 · 4 Comments

Happy Holidays

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

December 23, 2008 · 27 Comments
Follow

Get every new post delivered to your Inbox.

Join 136 other followers