Happy Winter Solstice and Merry Yule!

12/21/2012

Warmest wishes from our family to yours on this Winter Solstice day!!

Cold and dark, this time of year,
the earth lies dormant,
awaiting the return
of the sun, and with it, life.
Far beneath the
frozen surface,
a heartbeat waits,
until the moment is right,
to spring.

Here Comes the Sun
by The Beatles

Learn More!

Winter Solstice 2012: Facts on the Shortest Day of the Year
WINTER FESTIVALS - Yule, Christmas, Winter Solstice, Saturnalia, Hanukkah, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve
Celebrating Winter Solstice
Celebrating The Winter Solstice With Children

2 Comments

Mary

12/21/2012 03:44:05 am

I love that song. Good choice. and in the National Geographic article of facts about the solistice make sure and watch the video on New Grange in Ireland - I went there in August!

Joann Buchanan

12/3/2020 01:41:45 pm

where can I find the card for the stag

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