While most everyone around me prefers to celebrate Christmas I find Winter Solstice the event I prefer to take noteof. As a farmer the demarcation between the shortest day of the year and the lengthening days is something to celebrate. At this point of winter I am feeding my livestock in the dark after work, I prefer thelight of day to care for them. Any one else feel Winter Solstice is a more worthy event to celebrate then Christmas? I mean the Christians basically usurped most of the trappings of the Solstice celebrations.
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.Our big winter celebration is the solstice, and we have a bonfire. Think it is important to pay attention to the rhythms of the earth, our home.
Or-Humanist
Level 7
Jan 15, 2018
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agreed
I'm sure the celebration of Christmas was tied to the winter solstice. Solstice makes more sense to me, but I wouldn't mind if all the happy holiday horseshit went away and left me alone.
GeorgeRocheleau
Level 8
Jan 14, 2018
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I also think that the winter solstice has so much more going for it then the irrational belief of the birth of a holy child. On this year's solstice, I went swimming in the ocean. It occurred at 6:28 on the morning of the 21st. (I live in Hawaii) Looking forward to the days getting longer.
Penultimate
Level 6
Dec 23, 2017
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Yes! I admire your occupation. I would love to learn it! The Winter Solstice is important for me as a turning point of the seasons. I understand it as a real connection to our world/solar system. All the sabbats are unique, but this one is our rebirth, our returning to the light. I will remember you at Yule. I will burn a wish for your happiness in the fire.Live Freely!!!
PaganSoul
Level 5
Dec 23, 2017
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I love the livestock but it is a hard way to make a living so I work on airplanes for a day job. My work is sent all over the world. Love that.
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