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Hubs and I are invited to a Solstice party this evening at 7pm. What were the hosts thinking? We are usually falling asleep in front of the TV by 8 o’clock. Also asking an expert: What is proper attire and etiquette for a Solstice party?
I love the cats around the fire picture!!!! I have a happy hour to go to tonight...that could count as a winter solstice welcoming, I guess! Now where is the cups of cheer line?
This was the warmest and most fun Winter Solstice party ever! Thank you to the gracious hosts, SWS and HRH. Much appreciated. Be warm, well, and happy.
Happy Solstice indeed. Love these celebrations of the seasons. And, in goodness of the day, I'm wrapped in a crocheted blanket, sipping on a raspberry mocha. Not too shabby.
@ Anonymous -- Hi Codex -- People like to use labyrinths for introspection and "walking meditation" all year around. Labyrinths can be especially popular at Winter Solstice since this occasion is regarded as a time for contemplation and looking inward. Walking a labyrinth lit by candlelight at night or in the darkness can be a very powerful way to mark the Winter Solstice.
Formed in 2009, the Archive Team (not to be confused with the archive.org Archive-It Team) is a rogue archivist collective dedicated to saving copies of rapidly dying or deleted websites for the sake of history and digital heritage. The group is 100% composed of volunteers and interested parties, and has expanded into a large amount of related projects for saving online and digital history.
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...be happy and warm.
Hubs and I are invited to a Solstice party this evening at 7pm. What were the hosts thinking? We are usually falling asleep in front of the TV by 8 o’clock. Also asking an expert: What is proper attire and etiquette for a Solstice party?
Let the light return to the world.
Winter is in with a snow storm here! But the light will be coming back. Yay!
Love the cats gathered around the fire.
@ Frank -- Have fun at the Solstice party! No special attire or etiquette that I'm aware of!
@ Marie Smith -- Yes, I heard on the news how PEI and the Maritimes are getting hammered right now. I hope everyone's power stays on!
Happy Solstice Friend. I hope you find some light in the darkness today.
Happy solstice! Ours came in with our first snow.
💝❄️ Big solstice hugs to you and HRH!! I am a little fearful though of cats in perfect formation around the fire! Somethin's up!! 😳
Enjoy your celebration! Stay cozy and happy!
My wife and I celebrate Solstice, We exchange gifts on Solstice.
The true New Years
the Ol'Buzzard
And tomorrow more sun!
Happy Solstice Debra:)
Wouldn’t you be surprised if we all showed up at your door? But thanks for the invitation. Happy Solstice!
I love the cats around the fire picture!!!! I have a happy hour to go to tonight...that could count as a winter solstice welcoming, I guess! Now where is the cups of cheer line?
Happy winter soltace to you too, Debra. Would love to drop in but distance dissuades
Cheers to you and HRH! Jayne
This post is so sacred and artistic
Happy Winter Solstice.
I love the Winters Solstice, Debra! There's a lot of pagan in me. You enjoy, and tell HRH that I love the kitty circle!
Blessed solstice to you. Your days will now start to lengthen and ours will start to dwindle away.
Such largesse -- you & HRH have outdone yourselves with this "party".... Happy Winter Solstice to youse anyway!
Blessing to you my friend.
Ha
Bless yule season.
Happy Solstice! A friend (who died way too young) was born today. I've always paired the two winter events together.
@ Tundra Bunny -- Well, you know HRH. She insisted that no expense be spared!
Why isn't today January 1st? We need to look into that.
This was the warmest and most fun Winter Solstice party ever! Thank you to the gracious hosts, SWS and HRH.
Much appreciated.
Be warm, well, and happy.
"Yes, it’s the winter solstice—
the days for us in the Northern Hemisphere will slowly start getting longer.
Wishing you a lovely Sunday!"
Happy Winter Solstice, Looking forward to the ver-r-r-y gradual return of the light.
Happy Solstice indeed. Love these celebrations of the seasons. And, in goodness of the day, I'm wrapped in a crocheted blanket, sipping on a raspberry mocha. Not too shabby.
Codex: Hello. I'm curious. What is the significance of the labyrinth on solstice?
@ Anonymous -- Hi Codex -- People like to use labyrinths for introspection and "walking meditation" all year around. Labyrinths can be especially popular at Winter Solstice since this occasion is regarded as a time for contemplation and looking inward. Walking a labyrinth lit by candlelight at night or in the darkness can be a very powerful way to mark the Winter Solstice.
Ah. Thank you. I thought there was a deeper meaning behind solstice labyrinths beyond contemplation.
Opps. Too late ..... well .... belated best wishes from London. :)
Keep warm and enjoy this season.
Wishing you a Blessed and Happy Solstice after the fact, D!
I did not know that people had solstice parties! I guess any excuse will do.
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