Monday, December 21, 2009

It's Solstice!




Winter Solstice is the birthday of the Sun and of the year. It is a time when we experience the greatest darkness, when the hours of darkness are so much greater than the hours of daylight. And yet, it is within this time of greatest darkness that the Light of the World is reborn, for now the hours of daylight will begin to grow and the hours of darkness will lessen.
In all cultures, the Winter Solstice is a time of rejoicing, a time of thanksgiving and a time of hope, when the beauty and truth of the Light is remembered and honored. We light fires and gather together with our loved ones, we give and receive presents, and we make wishes for the New Year. For this small space of time, we actually come close to living the ideal of "Peace on Earth, Goodwill toward Men" which the angels proclaimed in the skies over Bethlehem. Copywrite: Cathy Lynn Pagano
May you be blessed this longest day of the year, and may you be creative and happy in the years to follow. Love, Juliann


1 comment:

drMolly, the BeanQueen said...

That is a lovely sentiment. Thank you. I am so glad the light will be back, too.