Winter Solstice & Christmas

Take the time to do what you can for those who do not feel the magic of this season. The true magic is the winter solstice: The shortest day of the month. The return of the sun and daylight as experienced in the northern parts of the Earth.  Christmas replaced the winter solstice over a period of time with religious significance in the Christian faith. The Christ’s Mass is interwoven with the return of the sun. Modern-day cultures celebrate the winter solstice intertwined with cultural and religious connections.  Christmas, December 25th is the celebration of the birth of Christ, as many around the world do observe and celebrate according to their traditions. Christmas has become more secular with the gathering of families, friends and groups getting together to have a meal, exchange gifts.

The significance of the end of the Earth’s annual cycle of darkness and welcoming the return of the sun is a time to celebrate the end of a cycle and a new beginning.  Actually the month of December is worthy of observing the flow and the transitioning of the season. In this modern age we have somewhat lost the true meaning of observing the deeper meaning of this time in nature; and, we have become disconnected from nature. Therefore, spiritually detached from the source of many of our traditions. So I welcome you to spend a bit of time truly looking further into the meaning of this season, and this time.

Best wishes to all!