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Winter Solstice & Yule Blessings
Posted by Linnae Dufresne on
Here we are at the Winter Solstice & Yule! What a merry time of year. The longest night and shortest day means that the sun is sure to return soon and warmer days are on the horizon. Huzzah! Many years ago this was a very big deal because winters could be harsh and brutal and often meant death or hunger, so our ancestors would tell you that celebrating the return of the sun was very special. Nowadays we don't have that same enthusiasm because our lives are quite comfortable due to modern conveniences, but in a symbolic way celebrating the...