Journey to Middle Earth to celebrate Yuletide on the Winter Solstice with a Hobbit Christmas-inspired Feast.
A crisp, refreshing herbal gimlet celebrating winter flavors, with rosemary, bay, grapefruit, and a tad of elderflower to cleanse away 2021 and celebrate new beginnings.
Yule is one of the oldest pagan winter solstice holidays. It has been celebrated for thousands of years by various cultures, with a wide variety of rituals and traditions. This blog post will provide an
Good Morning Friends & Folk ~ a very Merry Yule and a beautiful Winter Solstice to us all.... 'tis the shortest day of the year... the wheel turns slightly once again to bring us more sun each day! This old farmhouse holds many memories of Christmas' past, not only for our family but of those who lived here before... each year as we cozy up the house, I can envision those-before us doing the same and it brings me a great sense of peace and welcoming. it will be a cold Christmas here in our parts of Virginia, the woodpiles are stocked and the homefires are burning bright ~ tea kettles and soup-pots are bubbling and the scents of orange, cloves and pine wafts through the air ~ the halls are decked and the bells are jingling! ....and we will welcome home our daughter to spend the Holiday at home.... merriment, comfort food and cozy slippers await us as we hunker down for the rest of this year, ~ readying ourselves to ring in a sparkling-fresh 2023. {all photos found on Pinterest} Blessings from the Farm ~ Lori
Ever wonder where we came up with the idea of hanging stockings? Putting ornaments on a tree? Putting presents under a tree? or Where the legend of Santa Claus originated from? We owe these traditions to believe it or not... the northern shamans. Many Christmas traditions were abstracted from practices of siberian tr
First Day of Winter! thought I'd brighten your day with a few of my favorite works of art ~ {all found on Pinterest of course} this one is so 'me'…. who doesn't love a smiling and dancing opossum? ;) Winter King St. Nicholas & Friends Mother Winter shaking her feather pillow onto the town below... love the 'bowing' owl ~ have you hugged your bobcat today? Wishing you all bright & sunny days and cozy nights ~ wishing you all peace and happiness, health and true wealth!! * Blessed be * Lori
Journey to Middle Earth to celebrate Yuletide on the Winter Solstice with a Hobbit Christmas-inspired Feast.
50 wonderful Pagan and witchy holiday season decoration ideas for handmade Yule and Winter Solstice craft projects that you can DIY.
Celebrate Yule with a Winter solstice ritual. You can harness the energy of rebirth and renewal, contained in this sacred feast day.
Sun Bread, as inspired by the book by Elisa Kleven, has become a Winter Solstice tradition in our home. This is a super simple recipe, which is great for baking with children. Baking a sun bread during the Winter Solstice is a great way to celebrate the return of light. This tradition has also become...
I have just finished making this - an alternative to the popular advent calendar. I love the festive season but much… by woman-onthe-wing
Journey to Middle Earth to celebrate Yuletide on the Winter Solstice with a Hobbit Christmas-inspired Feast.
Warm up your winter days with this beautiful Winter Solstice Garden Flag! Featuring a bright winter solstice design of a candle with a yellow sun, greenery and other symbolic traditional Yuletide holiday elements. Hang this unique decorative flag at a threshold such as a gate, doorway, or entrance to a garden pathway. It will make a lovely welcome near the front door, or even hang indoors if you prefer as a small tapestry. The flags are printed on a very soft yet durable fabric that has a very nice drape and a slight sheen. The colors are rich and will not show through to the other side. Choose from the sizes available in the order menu as single-sided or double-sided print PLEASE BE ADVISED: Flag Pole Not Included. Due to the nature of printing on this kind of fabric, the colors are slightly softer and the edges of shapes will have a slight softness to them when compared to the sharp printing of the canvas art or greeting cards. Flag Details: - Weather and Waterproof - Medium weight 100% poly fabric - Blackout fabric, so the image won't show through on double-sided flags. - 1.25" wide top pole slot for 12 x 18"- 3" wide top pole slot for 18 x 27" and 24 x 32" Purchasing artwork prints does not entitle the buyer to any reproduction or usage rights other than personal display. Please see the copyright notice below. ©Katrina Jones | Evermyst Art Studio Artwork and Images are protected by copyright laws and all rights reserved by the artist. Artwork and Images may not be reproduced, resold or used in any form without written consent. All content on this website is exclusive and owned by Evermyst Art Studio and may not be stored or used in any way without written permission.
The wheel turns... Darkening days slowly, ever so slowly, become lightening days. I can't help feeling uplifted at the thought of the light gradually returning even though the worst of the winter is still before us. Wishing everyone a very happy Winter Solstice, Yule and Christmas. Thank you all for your support, likes and comments, they're greatly appreciated and help motivate me to continue to work on still life photography.
I have just finished making this - an alternative to the popular advent calendar. I love the festive season but much… by woman-onthe-wing
The start of the winter solstice on Dec. 21 means the shortest day and longest night of the year. Brighten the day with one of these winter solstice recipes.
In Pre-Christian Scandinavia, the sun was represented as a solar goddess-Sol or Sunna. She is the sister of the moon and drives the chariot of the sun across the sky every day.
Winter is a magical time of year, and there's no better way to celebrate the season than with some delicious recipes and food traditions. Whether you're looking to cozy up with loved ones or simply enjoy some comforting, warming meals, these winter solstice recipes are sure to inspire. From hearty soups and stews to festive treats and libations, these recipes are perfect for any winter occasion. So why not embrace the magic of the season and explore some delicious new recipes today? #wintersolstice #recipes #comfortfood #LifesLittleSweets
Celebrate the Winter Solstice with children with these cosy winter craft and activities. How to celebrate the winter solstice with children The winter solstice occurs on December 21st this year for those of us in the northern hemisphere. (Readers in the south can find ideas to celebrate the summer solstice here.) […]
Need winter solstice children's activities or want to learn what is winter solstice, what is winter solstice celebration, and what are winter solstice traditions for the shortest day of the year? Celebrate winter solstice ideas with winter theme lessons and solstice activities for kids — great for winter solstice activities for the classroom, homeschooling teaching resources to teach kids about the winter solstice, or family fun at home!
50 wonderful Pagan and witchy holiday season decoration ideas for handmade Yule and Winter Solstice craft projects that you can DIY.
Once more the ancient feast returns, And the bright hearth domestic burns with Yuletide’s added blaze; So, too, may all your joys increase Midst floods of mem’ry, love, and peace, and dreams of Halcyon Days. – HP Lovecraft 1890-1937 The expression “halcyon days” refers to a fortnight of calm weather which occurs around the Winter Solstice. Over time it has become synonymous with a period of tranquillity in life, a special, golden time of peace and, nostalgically, with the long, sun-drenched days of youth. In Greek legend “halcyon” was another name for kingfisher. There was an ancient belief that the female bird built a floating nest on the sea at that time of year and that she charmed the wind and the waves to keep her precious nest safe from harm during the seven days of incubation and for a further seven days after her eggs had hatched and her chicks had fledged. And all the time, during these fourteen magical, halcyon days, the sea remained unnaturally flat calm and unruffled. I’ve spotted twenty two little halcyon dudes in this sampler but it’s been a while since I did the head count so, if we’ve had calm seas recently, there could well be more. Area in stitches: 273 x 270
Heartwarming recipes perfect for the winter solstice, featuring dishes that bring comfort and joy to the longest night of the year.
I know I've said this a lot lately to a lot of people, but its worth saying again: I have been so surprised to find that eating seas...
Use this simple explanation of what a solstice is to introduce your children to the Winter Solstice plus ideas for winter solstice activities
