I think the coldest day is toward the end of January as the earth is still holding enough heat now, to keep things a little warmer.
So the coldest temperatures lag the shortest day by 6 weeks or so, like the warmer ocean temps (and atmospheric CO2) lag global warming trends by a hundred years or whatever ...
But I'll celebrate the solstice with you Garth, though we missed it by 4 days ... are there any cool traditions with that? Oh yeah .. all the regular Christmas traditions go with that ...
I think I made a little yuletide log once ... looks like a fire hazard ...
... Oh yeah .. all the regular Christmas traditions go with that ...
Yeah. Too bad a lot of folks don't consider Winter Solstice, and all of its origins that led to Christmas, ... traditional ;). Especially the ones who freak out when you say "Happy Holidays" or any of the other non-Christian greetings to them.
Maybe they just need a good cup o' eggnog to calm down with,
i didnt make anything special but I am enjoying the (slightly) longer days, the 'rebirth of the sun', and the 'coming of the light'
"Darkness" is necessary, but no place, at least for me, to live. I dont like it. I much prefer the 'climbing out'period than the 'going in'. It is much more hopeful.
I definitely understand why our ancestors had cause for celebration.
mstar1 I really like you! I've learned a lot about you from your posts over the past year or so. But I have to be honest with you.....I hate that bug - - it drives me crazy! If there was a way for me to kill it, I might - - but killing is not my style. I really hope it is not contageous or infectious.
My own personal traditions for Solstice include having like-minded Pagans over, we each bring an ancestral dish (I do the Irish Colcannon), exchange gifts, and enjoy each others company around a bon-fire on Solstice night. Before leaving New Orleans, a dear friend would have a Winter Solstice breakfast where we gathered before dawn, broke bread together, exchanged gifts and had divination. It was a wonderful time with many Pagans from various traditions but Winter Solstice was a common Holy Day for all of us.
Where I'm living now, most Pagans are in the closet and I've only met 4 here. There isn't even a Unitarian Church in this town. Many Christian Churches to choose from, but no other temples, synogogues, etc. So I had Solstice at my house and had 2 of my Pagan friends over (they moved up here after Katrina also). We had a good time.
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waysider
Hi, Garth
Yes, indeed, the days are getting longer and Spring is officially on the horizon now.
It sounds like a good reason to celebrate what the future holds in store.
Hope you have a great day
waysider
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Ron G.
Yeah...solstice. So how come the very WORST weather typically comes in January and February?
Next stop....EQUINOX!!!
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I think the coldest day is toward the end of January as the earth is still holding enough heat now, to keep things a little warmer.
So the coldest temperatures lag the shortest day by 6 weeks or so, like the warmer ocean temps (and atmospheric CO2) lag global warming trends by a hundred years or whatever ...
But I'll celebrate the solstice with you Garth, though we missed it by 4 days ... are there any cool traditions with that? Oh yeah .. all the regular Christmas traditions go with that ...
I think I made a little yuletide log once ... looks like a fire hazard ...
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Yeah. Too bad a lot of folks don't consider Winter Solstice, and all of its origins that led to Christmas, ... traditional ;). Especially the ones who freak out when you say "Happy Holidays" or any of the other non-Christian greetings to them.
Maybe they just need a good cup o' eggnog to calm down with,
and wait for New Years Eve!
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Happy Winter Solstice to you too Garth!
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Bramble
Happy Winter Solstice and Joyous Yule.
This year I made a gingerbread cake Yule log. Fun! Not so fire dangery as the wooden log with candles.
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i didnt make anything special but I am enjoying the (slightly) longer days, the 'rebirth of the sun', and the 'coming of the light'
"Darkness" is necessary, but no place, at least for me, to live. I dont like it. I much prefer the 'climbing out'period than the 'going in'. It is much more hopeful.
I definitely understand why our ancestors had cause for celebration.
Happy post solstice to everyone
Next stop spring
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Happy Winter Solstice!
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mstar1 I really like you! I've learned a lot about you from your posts over the past year or so. But I have to be honest with you.....I hate that bug - - it drives me crazy! If there was a way for me to kill it, I might - - but killing is not my style. I really hope it is not contageous or infectious.
mwah!
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Here's a link with different Solstice traditions. http://www.schooloftheseasons.com/celsolstice.html
My own personal traditions for Solstice include having like-minded Pagans over, we each bring an ancestral dish (I do the Irish Colcannon), exchange gifts, and enjoy each others company around a bon-fire on Solstice night. Before leaving New Orleans, a dear friend would have a Winter Solstice breakfast where we gathered before dawn, broke bread together, exchanged gifts and had divination. It was a wonderful time with many Pagans from various traditions but Winter Solstice was a common Holy Day for all of us.
Where I'm living now, most Pagans are in the closet and I've only met 4 here. There isn't even a Unitarian Church in this town. Many Christian Churches to choose from, but no other temples, synogogues, etc. So I had Solstice at my house and had 2 of my Pagan friends over (they moved up here after Katrina also). We had a good time.
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I feel for ya, Artemis. No UU church ehh? :( ... Talk about being in the desert!
So a double Happy Winter Solstice to you and your pagan friends! And have a Happy and Safe New Years!
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