Winter Solstice Camp: Yule in our Hearts - Page 15

[Inanna_Mama]

Your altar is gorgeous, Rachel!! :0)

[saphire]

We got more snow!! :

The winter-scape outside makes us all feel more festive. I still have some prep work for Solstice, but should finish on time.
I've added one more thing I hope to do- take pictures of the sun and snow on the Solstice. Then take more on the equinoxes and summer solstice to make a picture sequence of the seasons, to hang on the wall.

[GoldBerry]

Hello all! Ahhh, the joys of winter! : Mostly, I have been loving it.

I've been writing about our winter fun/difficulties---> blog

For me, these few days until winter solstice are all about being in the here and now- not worrying about getting things done. My rituals are simple and spontaneous: a few days ago, my hubby suggested we go out side after the girls went to bed. It was snowing and we built a little fire. The firelight reflecting on the snow- the joy of being together alone- this was a magical ritual of winter to me! :
Blessings to you all!

[Indigo73]

We don't have snow yet, it's supposed to start at noonish. I am hoping for a good layer, as I want to be able to tromp through the snowy woods. Course I need to get some boots. May hit the much dreaded WalMart and see if I can find some muck boots on the cheap side that I can pair with a couple layers of socks.

[Aeress]

Well after a stormy morning it looks like the weather may allow for a Solstice Party afterall. I have fresh bread (4loaves), cheese, pepperoni, brocolli, dip, cookies, fudge and olives. I need to make punch, coffee and tea when it is closer to party time.
We are making treats for the birds, and reading stories. Should be fun!

[saphire]

Have a great party brendon! :

[Inanna_Mama]

I'm sure your guests will be so grateful for all the wonderful goodness you prepared and hospitality you share! Have a lovely evening!!

Gearing up here...got half of tomorrow night's meal prepared (thank you, DH) and the dragon's layer trifle is in process.

Wine started flowing last night

Candles are being collected.

Tomorrow we'll make luminaries and distribute our candles throughout the house. We'll have an electric-light free 24 hours starting at bedtime tomorrow night.

Got lots of crafting still to do...DH's scarf is almost complete, but DS's King Winter is totally naked.

DH has been grad-school free and available and happy for nearly 18 hours.

It's going to be a great Yule! ::::

[Inanna_Mama]

Originally Posted by Salvia

Hello all! Ahhh, the joys of winter! : Mostly, I have been loving it.

I've been writing about our winter fun/difficulties---> blog

For me, these few days until winter solstice are all about being in the here and now- not worrying about getting things done. My rituals are simple and spontaneous: a few days ago, my hubby suggested we go out side after the girls went to bed. It was snowing and we built a little fire. The firelight reflecting on the snow- the joy of being together alone- this was a magical ritual of winter to me! :
Blessings to you all!

I missed this post...what a lovely (and, dare I say, romantic) ritual, Salvia!!

[Tracy]

I just wanted to throw it out there to everyone that on the day after solstice PLUTO will conjunct the sun in capricorn. We are beginning a whole new cycle. Once a year Pluto conjuncts the Sun but for the last 14 years it has been occuring in Sag. Now it is occuring in Capricorn, which we haven't had since prior to the American REvolution.
See if you guys feel energetic in a different way on Sun/Monday. It could be subtle but the energy that comes up will shine a light on our lives and will have an echo on it for about 15 years.

[GoldBerry]

In lieu of Winter Solstice cards this year, I have created a Winter Solstice meditation that I would like to give to you all: http://songsofthesyrinx.blogspot.com/

Merry Winter Solstice to you all!

[philomom]

My soup and solstice party tonight was great success. The nine inches of snow did hurt the guest list some but I did have 20 of my closest neighbors and friends walk to my house in the snow to celebrate with us. Had to forgo the outside bonfire for a tame fire in the fireplace but that was fine. Kids ran around. Wine and cider flowed, ideas exchanged, neighbors re-acquainted. It was a great time full of joy and warmth.:

Merry Solstice to all!

[MPJJJ]

We get real trees those tree stands on the side of the road. Next year we are going on Thanksgiving to a tree farm to choose and cut down our own tree. We plan to make it a Thanksgiving tradition. We do not use artificial trees any longer because we learned that they contain lead.

[GoldBerry]

Originally Posted by philomom

My soup and solstice party tonight was great success. The nine inches of snow did hurt the guest list some but I did have 20 of my closest neighbors and friends walk to my house in the snow to celebrate with us. Had to forgo the outside bonfire for a tame fire in the fireplace but that was fine. Kids ran around. Wine and cider flowed, ideas exchanged, neighbors re-acquainted. It was a great time full of joy and warmth.:

Merry Solstice to all!

That sounds wonderful!

Our snow here kept us from going out as planned and anyone from going here, but we had a nice family celebration. I wrote about it here--> blog

Still snowing...

[saphire]

We've had a lot more snow, and a lot earlier than usual this year.
We had a good solstice; spent together, sledding, and yummy soup and homemade pizza later.

[philomom]

another book

A Solstice Tree for Jenny

http://www.amazon.com/Solstice-Tree-.../dp/1573929301