Articles related to "Solstice"
Wheel of the Year 101: Yule
An overview of Yule and other winter solstice celebrations. This is the final article in the "Wheel of the Year 101" series.
yule • christmas • twelfth night • saturnalia • solstice
An overview of Yule and other winter solstice celebrations. This is the final article in the "Wheel of the Year 101" series.
yule • christmas • twelfth night • saturnalia • solstice
First Day of Winter
The astronomical beginning of the winter season is signaled by Earth's tilt and the amount of sunlight received in the Northern Hemisphere.
first day of winter • beginning of the winter season • the reasons behind winter • when does winter start • december solstice
The astronomical beginning of the winter season is signaled by Earth's tilt and the amount of sunlight received in the Northern Hemisphere.
first day of winter • beginning of the winter season • the reasons behind winter • when does winter start • december solstice
A Solstice Meadow
A Solstice look at a Summer Meadow where no one is a weed
st. john's wort • meadows • wildflowers
A Solstice look at a Summer Meadow where no one is a weed
st. john's wort • meadows • wildflowers
St. John's wort and the Solstice
Over-hyped or maligned, St John's wort has certainly grabbed the headlines!
st. john's wort • summer solsitce
Over-hyped or maligned, St John's wort has certainly grabbed the headlines!
st. john's wort • summer solsitce
The Winter Solstice
Winter Solstice marks the time of the year when the light returns as the sun shifts and starts to move northward again.
winter • solstice • ottawa • bank street • community
Winter Solstice marks the time of the year when the light returns as the sun shifts and starts to move northward again.
winter • solstice • ottawa • bank street • community
Wheel of the Year 101: Litha/Summer Solstice
Fourth in an ongoing beginner series of articles on the Wiccan Wheel of the Year. This article covers Litha/Summer Solstice.
litha • summer solstice • midsummer • faeries • fairies
Fourth in an ongoing beginner series of articles on the Wiccan Wheel of the Year. This article covers Litha/Summer Solstice.
litha • summer solstice • midsummer • faeries • fairies
Winter Solstice
Sam Wormley talks about the true meaning of the Solstice.
solstice • death • history • rituals • spirituality
Sam Wormley talks about the true meaning of the Solstice.
solstice • death • history • rituals • spirituality
Winter Solstice
Winter Solstice also known as Yule, Christmas, and Saturnalia, occurs in mid December
solstice • pagan • wicca • christmas • winter
Winter Solstice also known as Yule, Christmas, and Saturnalia, occurs in mid December
solstice • pagan • wicca • christmas • winter
A Stonehenge Gingerbread House
This recipe is a fun variant of the traditional gingerbread house created around the holidays and like the original, if this one falls apart, it's still acceptable!
gingerbread house • stonehenge • recipe • winter solstice • cookies
This recipe is a fun variant of the traditional gingerbread house created around the holidays and like the original, if this one falls apart, it's still acceptable!
gingerbread house • stonehenge • recipe • winter solstice • cookies
Barbecue Bison Burgers
For all the holidays coming up in both Canada and the United States try something truly North American, bison meat.
bison • buffalo meat • bison meat • barbecue • canada day
For all the holidays coming up in both Canada and the United States try something truly North American, bison meat.
bison • buffalo meat • bison meat • barbecue • canada day
Christmas Legends Minus Xmas
Christmas legends of a different kind.
christmas • christ • birth • christian church • winter solstice
Christmas legends of a different kind.
christmas • christ • birth • christian church • winter solstice
Surviving the Winter Holidays
Tips for getting through the holiday season, including how to incorporate new Pagan holidays into old family traditions.
yule • winter • solstice • holidays • christmas
Tips for getting through the holiday season, including how to incorporate new Pagan holidays into old family traditions.
yule • winter • solstice • holidays • christmas
The Mystery of Newgrange
The mystery of the Bru na Boinne, particularly Newgrange, are briefly explored, and a few of the myths surrounding it, discussed.
newgrange • burial • mound • tomb • tuatha de dannan
The mystery of the Bru na Boinne, particularly Newgrange, are briefly explored, and a few of the myths surrounding it, discussed.
newgrange • burial • mound • tomb • tuatha de dannan
Sun and Shade
Knowing the daily and annual sun positions helps to make landscape designs accurate and realistic. Sizes of extremely shady or sunny spots are easy to estimate.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101 • landscaping • landscaping at suite101
Knowing the daily and annual sun positions helps to make landscape designs accurate and realistic. Sizes of extremely shady or sunny spots are easy to estimate.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101 • landscaping • landscaping at suite101
Astrology: Our Roadmap to Life
Astrological interpretation has been misunderstood by many. Astologers have perfected the art of interpretation and can apply this knowledge to anyone's life.
astrology • astrological signs • the basics of astrology • astrological houses • sun
Astrological interpretation has been misunderstood by many. Astologers have perfected the art of interpretation and can apply this knowledge to anyone's life.
astrology • astrological signs • the basics of astrology • astrological houses • sun
Circled Stones and Petroglyphs
Europe isn't the only place you can find ancient civilizations. Located in Utah with many of the same written symbols are beautiful petroglyphs of ancient origin.
utah petroglyph • calendars • temple symbols • fremont indian state park • manti lds temple petroglyphs
Europe isn't the only place you can find ancient civilizations. Located in Utah with many of the same written symbols are beautiful petroglyphs of ancient origin.
utah petroglyph • calendars • temple symbols • fremont indian state park • manti lds temple petroglyphs
Environmental Factors 2
The sun's height in the sky is crucial in determining climates and microclimates. Latitude, longitude and the earth's tilt govern amounts of sun reaching locations.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101 • landscaping • landscaping at suite101
The sun's height in the sky is crucial in determining climates and microclimates. Latitude, longitude and the earth's tilt govern amounts of sun reaching locations.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101 • landscaping • landscaping at suite101
The Zuni People and Ceremonial Plants
...and then there are the Zuni's ceremonial uses of plants.
the zuni people and ceremonial plants • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
...and then there are the Zuni's ceremonial uses of plants.
the zuni people and ceremonial plants • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Celebrate Christmas
National Geographic teaches children about the Christian celebration of Christmas in its Holidays Around the World series.
celebrate christmas • holidays around the world • deborah heiligman • national geographic kids • christian children's book
National Geographic teaches children about the Christian celebration of Christmas in its Holidays Around the World series.
celebrate christmas • holidays around the world • deborah heiligman • national geographic kids • christian children's book
Celebrate Christmas
National Geographic teaches children about the Christian celebration of Christmas in its Holidays Around the World series.
celebrate christmas • holidays around the world • deborah heiligman • national geographic kids • christian children's book
National Geographic teaches children about the Christian celebration of Christmas in its Holidays Around the World series.
celebrate christmas • holidays around the world • deborah heiligman • national geographic kids • christian children's book
Equinox? Solstice? Move the Furniture!!!!
spring • arranging furniture • seedlings • potting • lighting
spring • arranging furniture • seedlings • potting • lighting
The Night Sky for December 2007
December brings Mars at its best, two meteor showers, and questions about the Star of Bethlehem. Comet Holmes remains an impressive target.
december meteor showers • comet holmes december 2007 • planets in december 2007 • geminid meteor shower date • ursid meteor shower
December brings Mars at its best, two meteor showers, and questions about the Star of Bethlehem. Comet Holmes remains an impressive target.
december meteor showers • comet holmes december 2007 • planets in december 2007 • geminid meteor shower date • ursid meteor shower
Longitude, Latitude and Sunshine
longitude • latitude and sunshine • seasons • earth's rotation • international dateline
longitude • latitude and sunshine • seasons • earth's rotation • international dateline
Saturnalia and Christmas
The early Christians absorbed certain pagan practices into observances of Christmas.
influence saturnalia christmas • christmas ancient rome • pagan practices christmas • decorating christmas trees • merry christmas
The early Christians absorbed certain pagan practices into observances of Christmas.
influence saturnalia christmas • christmas ancient rome • pagan practices christmas • decorating christmas trees • merry christmas
A Gathering of Planets
The big deal of June night skies has to be the gathering of planets late in the month.
a gathering of planets • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • mercury • venus
The big deal of June night skies has to be the gathering of planets late in the month.
a gathering of planets • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • mercury • venus
Alcyon – Bird of Peace and Calm
Halcyon birds, according to Greek mythology, bring us days of peace and calm around Christmas time--halcyon days. The bird in the legend is the European Kingfisher.
halcyon days christmas birds • winter solstice calm peace • alcyon greek mythology legend • european kingfisher alcedo atthis • halcyone alcyone ceyx aeolus
Halcyon birds, according to Greek mythology, bring us days of peace and calm around Christmas time--halcyon days. The bird in the legend is the European Kingfisher.
halcyon days christmas birds • winter solstice calm peace • alcyon greek mythology legend • european kingfisher alcedo atthis • halcyone alcyone ceyx aeolus
Celebrating Yule
The Winter Solstice is about more than Christmas presents. Celebrate the Goddess and the return of the Sun!
winter solstice • yule • christmas • goddess • sun
The Winter Solstice is about more than Christmas presents. Celebrate the Goddess and the return of the Sun!
winter solstice • yule • christmas • goddess • sun
Eclectic Homemaking Last Minute Christmas
There will not be any panicking or stressing out over last minute gifts in this household.
christmas • merry • holidays • parenting • gift giving
There will not be any panicking or stressing out over last minute gifts in this household.
christmas • merry • holidays • parenting • gift giving
Externsteine, Teutoburger Wald
These natural rock outcrops are a remarkable sight. in Northwestern Germany near Detmold. The sandstone pillars rise from an otherwise unrocky landscape.
externsteine • germany natural rock formations • sandstone pillars • german monastery • solstice alignment
These natural rock outcrops are a remarkable sight. in Northwestern Germany near Detmold. The sandstone pillars rise from an otherwise unrocky landscape.
externsteine • germany natural rock formations • sandstone pillars • german monastery • solstice alignment
Folklore, Meteors and Planets
The end of autumn/beginning of winter edition of the night sky is always a bestseller. I mean, what night sky could offer us more in the way of folklore than this, the night sky of December?
folklore • meteors and planets • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • stars
The end of autumn/beginning of winter edition of the night sky is always a bestseller. I mean, what night sky could offer us more in the way of folklore than this, the night sky of December?
folklore • meteors and planets • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • stars
Inti Raymi: Incan Sun Festival
Cusco's largest celebration of the year, held every June 24, re-enacts the ancient Inca ceremony welcoming the winter solstice in Peru.
inca sun festival • inti raymi • cusco festival • cusco hotels • andean culture
Cusco's largest celebration of the year, held every June 24, re-enacts the ancient Inca ceremony welcoming the winter solstice in Peru.
inca sun festival • inti raymi • cusco festival • cusco hotels • andean culture
Let us Orpheus Theosophical
Getting theosophical about Orpheus and Eurydice in connection to the WInter Solstice and resurrection myths. The Theosophists, notoblay Madame Blavatsky, points out that the Church borrowed from the pagans and Eleusian Mysteries and perhaps Christianity is Mithraism in a different change of clothes.
blatavsky • theosophists • masons • masonry • orpheus
Getting theosophical about Orpheus and Eurydice in connection to the WInter Solstice and resurrection myths. The Theosophists, notoblay Madame Blavatsky, points out that the Church borrowed from the pagans and Eleusian Mysteries and perhaps Christianity is Mithraism in a different change of clothes.
blatavsky • theosophists • masons • masonry • orpheus
Sabbats
Definition of Sabbat and their individual meanings. Each of the eight Pagan/Wikkan holidays are briefly explained. References for further reading are given at the end.
sabbat • esbat • celebration • holiday • ritual
Definition of Sabbat and their individual meanings. Each of the eight Pagan/Wikkan holidays are briefly explained. References for further reading are given at the end.
sabbat • esbat • celebration • holiday • ritual
Seasonal Greetings from the Politically Correct
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt bewails the demise of the England's traditional Christmas from his cottage in Rosemary Lane amid seasonal political correctness gone mad. He looks at the traditional role of holly and mistletoe in the Christmas festival.
travelsleuth • stuart • buchanan • macwatt • england
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt bewails the demise of the England's traditional Christmas from his cottage in Rosemary Lane amid seasonal political correctness gone mad. He looks at the traditional role of holly and mistletoe in the Christmas festival.
travelsleuth • stuart • buchanan • macwatt • england
Survival Guide for Holiday Parties
Planning, lists, invitations, help, food, drink and activities, it's a lot of work putting together a fun holiday party. Here's some tips for a fun holiday party!
party planning • holiday survival • kids parties • adult parties • family parties
Planning, lists, invitations, help, food, drink and activities, it's a lot of work putting together a fun holiday party. Here's some tips for a fun holiday party!
party planning • holiday survival • kids parties • adult parties • family parties
The Night Sky for June 2007
Mercury makes an appearance after sunset and Venus and Saturn get close in a stunning conjunction. We also welcome the official start of summer!
venus • saturn • jupiter • mercury • pluto
Mercury makes an appearance after sunset and Venus and Saturn get close in a stunning conjunction. We also welcome the official start of summer!
venus • saturn • jupiter • mercury • pluto
Vancouver Island's Café Culture
Amidst many chains and franchises, Victoria has creative baristas and passionate owners of numerous independent cafés that are the locals' favorites.
british columbia café culture • downtown victoria • coffee connoisseurs • local favorites • coffee cupping
Amidst many chains and franchises, Victoria has creative baristas and passionate owners of numerous independent cafés that are the locals' favorites.
british columbia café culture • downtown victoria • coffee connoisseurs • local favorites • coffee cupping
Yule Pagan Celebration
Day of joy and rebirth.... Solar festival celebrated by Yule log's fire.... Holly, ivy, evergreens and mistletoe adorn windows, doors, rooms and halls.... Rejoice! Merry
yule • pagan celebration • winter solstice • yuletide • fire festival
Day of joy and rebirth.... Solar festival celebrated by Yule log's fire.... Holly, ivy, evergreens and mistletoe adorn windows, doors, rooms and halls.... Rejoice! Merry
yule • pagan celebration • winter solstice • yuletide • fire festival
Yule: Origins and Customs
Yule is the name for the pagan festival which celebrates the Winter Solstice and many present day customs originate from those traditions.
yule • yule correspondences • yule customs and origins • winter solstice • sun king
Yule is the name for the pagan festival which celebrates the Winter Solstice and many present day customs originate from those traditions.
yule • yule correspondences • yule customs and origins • winter solstice • sun king
Christmas, the Holidays, and DIY
How to combine Christmas, Hanukkah, Wiccan Yule, and other seasonal preparations with routine DIY home maintenance projects. Take care of gutter cleaning and painting.
christmas • hanukkah • chanukah • kwanzaa • wiccan yule
How to combine Christmas, Hanukkah, Wiccan Yule, and other seasonal preparations with routine DIY home maintenance projects. Take care of gutter cleaning and painting.
christmas • hanukkah • chanukah • kwanzaa • wiccan yule
Cooking During The Holiday Season
Here is an article that shares some recipe traditions from around the world! Try my Mexican eggnog, or maybe my mother's cranberry sauce! Tell me what is your favorite holiday recipe is too!
brandy ring twists • sweden • brandy snaps • england • cassava pie
Here is an article that shares some recipe traditions from around the world! Try my Mexican eggnog, or maybe my mother's cranberry sauce! Tell me what is your favorite holiday recipe is too!
brandy ring twists • sweden • brandy snaps • england • cassava pie
Italian Holidays: Befana Festival on January 6th
Since time immemorial, on Twelfth Night a kind witch riding a broomstick fills stockings left hanging for her by Italian children, with sweets, toys and lumps of coal.
befana festival • italian holiday • christmas customs in italy • twelfth night • 6th january
Since time immemorial, on Twelfth Night a kind witch riding a broomstick fills stockings left hanging for her by Italian children, with sweets, toys and lumps of coal.
befana festival • italian holiday • christmas customs in italy • twelfth night • 6th january
THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS
The holidays are steeped with traditions. How did Christmas come to be, and where did all these customs come from?
holiday traditions • the spirit of christmas • santa claus • santa claus foundation • st. nicholas
The holidays are steeped with traditions. How did Christmas come to be, and where did all these customs come from?
holiday traditions • the spirit of christmas • santa claus • santa claus foundation • st. nicholas
Christmas Celebrations in Spain
Holiday street markets, religious processions, nativity scenes, joyous traditional folk customs and music performances blend into a non-stop Spanish Christmas festival.
spain christmas celebrations • spanish customs traditions • must-see holiday travels • street markets • religious festival processions
Holiday street markets, religious processions, nativity scenes, joyous traditional folk customs and music performances blend into a non-stop Spanish Christmas festival.
spain christmas celebrations • spanish customs traditions • must-see holiday travels • street markets • religious festival processions
Christmas: Resonances in Ancient Britain
Christmas traditions have roots in ancient practices.
christmas • christmas in ancient britain • ancient british history • mistletoe • holly
Christmas traditions have roots in ancient practices.
christmas • christmas in ancient britain • ancient british history • mistletoe • holly
December’s Hodge Podge
December’s another hodge podge of starry stuff. There are planets. There are meteor showers. There’s the moon and Comet 2P Enke and the winter solstice in the north, the summer solstice in the south. And there are the beautiful winter constellations; arrangements of stars so striking even Joe Average recognizes some of them.
december’s hodge podge • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • stars • planets
December’s another hodge podge of starry stuff. There are planets. There are meteor showers. There’s the moon and Comet 2P Enke and the winter solstice in the north, the summer solstice in the south. And there are the beautiful winter constellations; arrangements of stars so striking even Joe Average recognizes some of them.
december’s hodge podge • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • stars • planets
Indigenous Christmas Origins
Flying reindeer, Santa coming down the chimney, elves with pointy hats, mistletoe - all these Christmas myths originate from Aboriginal cultures.
christmas origins • christmas myths • aboriginal christmas gifts • magic mushrooms • aboriginal rituals
Flying reindeer, Santa coming down the chimney, elves with pointy hats, mistletoe - all these Christmas myths originate from Aboriginal cultures.
christmas origins • christmas myths • aboriginal christmas gifts • magic mushrooms • aboriginal rituals
Ritual Holidays
With Easter coming up, many survivors struggle with this holiday. I have included a calendar of the major holidays of the year that both survivors and support people can refer to.
illuminati • illuminati • cult • satanic • ritual abuse
With Easter coming up, many survivors struggle with this holiday. I have included a calendar of the major holidays of the year that both survivors and support people can refer to.
illuminati • illuminati • cult • satanic • ritual abuse
Christmas In Eastern, Central and Northern Europe
Christmas traditions, markets, customs & more in this wonderful part of the world!
christmas • xmas • st. nick • advent • russia
Christmas traditions, markets, customs & more in this wonderful part of the world!
christmas • xmas • st. nick • advent • russia
Holiday Gifts: Landscape Gardeners
Meaningful, useful and out-of-the-ordinary holiday gifts for gardeners are hard to find. Here are four categories that fit the bill for landscape gardener holiday gifts.
gifts for the gardener • holiday gifts for gardeners • residential landscapes garden gifts • gardening gift ideas • christmas gardening gift ideas
Meaningful, useful and out-of-the-ordinary holiday gifts for gardeners are hard to find. Here are four categories that fit the bill for landscape gardener holiday gifts.
gifts for the gardener • holiday gifts for gardeners • residential landscapes garden gifts • gardening gift ideas • christmas gardening gift ideas
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