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The shortest day of the year, winter solstice, in the Northern Hemisphere has been celebrated since ancient times. Pagans, Christians and other religious and Earth-loving groups have celebrated in various ways.
My favorite way to celebrate is with my moon sisters around a fire, chanting, sharing stories, and drinking hot tea. When that not a possibility, I create my own ritual that intuitively comes to me.
Many of my ideas have been shared or passed down. Most are inexpensive. Choose 1 or more from the list below and celebrate.
HOW?
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| Moon Salutation |
- share a meal with family and/or friends
- light a candle, or a candle for each person there
- remember the year and what you are grateful for
- share stories from the year
- have a small fire and burn some dried herbs (depending on Air Quality)
- make an offering to the Earth
- write a poem
- paint a picture
- sing or chant alone or with friends (ॐ सोमाय नमः om somaya namah) loosely translated-I surrender to the power of the moon.
- spend time in nature
- plant a seed indoors
- do some moon salutations
- meditate contemplating the New Moon (darkest moon)
- observe how you are feeling
- offer small, homemade gifts to neighbors, family or friends
WHY CELEBRATE?
Because you’re happy to be alive. Because winter is on it’s way. Because it’s tradition. Because it’s a way to honor Mother Earth. Because you can.
I’d love to hear about how and if you choose to celebrate the Solstice.
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