“seasons don’t fear the reaper / nor do the wind, the sun, or the rain / we can be like they are”

[larryhammer]

Tonight, in this time zone of the northern hemisphere, is Year’s Long Night. A column candle has been secured, and we’ll be gathering evergreens to decorate it this afternoon, before lighting it shortly before sundown. Leaving it to burn all night might be a challenge, given the kitten, but we’ll try to lure the sun back towards us. The consequences if it doesn’t return, well, don’t bear thinking about.

A safe and happy solstice to all!

---L.

Subject quote from (Don't Fear) The Reaper, Blue Öyster Cult.

Comments

[cmcmck]

As long as the Hogfather turns up, we should be fine! :o)

[graydon]

Dies natalis solis invicti!

[larryhammer]

Isn't that not until the 25th? Or am I mixing up holidays again?

[graydon]

My understanding is that it was intended as a solstice holiday, and while the Roman date was indeed the 25th of December that's not necessarily the 25th of December in the calendar of Gregory (and certainly not the most modern implementations thereof.)

[gwynnega]

Happy solstice!

[sam_gardener]

Happy Solstice!