Solstice spiral

Solstice spiral. Image via tumblr.

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Advent Poem The First Light of Advent is the Light of Stone- Stones that live in crystals, seashells, and bones. The Second Light of Advent is the Light of the Plants- Plants that reach up to the sun and in the breezes dance. The Third Light of Advent is the Light of the Beasts- All await the birth, from greatest and to the least. The Fourth Light of Advent is the Light of Humankind- The light of hope that we may learn to love and understand. ~Rudolf Steiner. This Viking Family does…

Winter Solstice Spiral of Lights.

Shaman Drum Party by Jonas Thomén, via Flickr

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The spiral spring out of an ancient clockwork, with colors of the surrounding reflecting on the metal.

The evening always ends with a table puppet show with a ‘bringing back the light’ theme.This is something a group of us has been doing for almost 20 years. We started it for our childre…

As just one of the many winter solstice celebrations, Yule originates from the Norse people. This celebration originally lasted around 12 days (perhaps where the 12 days of Christmas came from?) to celebrate the rebirth of the sun. A wise woman once said "the greatest joy comes from learning the oldest skills". And what is

Spiral

new year's spiral walk

We have just entered into the season of Advent. Traditionally celebrated the four Sundays before the winter solstice, it marks a time of introspection as we all await the return of the sun and lengthening days. This seasonal remembrance of light takes place in many cultures across the globe. At our

Drinking fountain, Chalice Well

Atmos on Instagram: “On the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere, nature reminds us that the night is not only necessary…”