Third thread on this and the others died - so I'll wish everyone a happy solar new year on this one too.
I don't believe the sun is being born again, but I do think it's an auspicious day, it's the root of our christmas celebrations, in addition to it's astronomical significance. |
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For us, the significance of the winter solstice is that it signifies a time for reflection and joy as we look forward to the new year and sunlight returning to Mother Earth.
The Christian church built its traditions and celebratory calendar around the pagan one in order to minimise resistance in times gone by so they celebrate the birth of Christ at this time of year.
The shame is that in modern times, the commercial and retail industries have taken the tradition of exchanging gifts and partying to the extreme and have turned this whole time of year into one huge materialistic bonanza.
Bright blessings to all our fellow fabsters - especially the pagan ones who keep the old ways alive.
Rosie & Stig xxx |
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By *bfoxxxMan
over a year ago
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"For us, the significance of the winter solstice is that it signifies a time for reflection and joy as we look forward to the new year and sunlight returning to Mother Earth.
The Christian church built its traditions and celebratory calendar around the pagan one in order to minimise resistance in times gone by so they celebrate the birth of Christ at this time of year.
The shame is that in modern times, the commercial and retail industries have taken the tradition of exchanging gifts and partying to the extreme and have turned this whole time of year into one huge materialistic bonanza.
Bright blessings to all our fellow fabsters - especially the pagan ones who keep the old ways alive.
Rosie & Stig xxx"
makes alot of sense to me, just look in the garden, bulbs are showing, trees got signs of buds. . The Green Man doing his bit.  |
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"For us, the significance of the winter solstice is that it signifies a time for reflection and joy as we look forward to the new year and sunlight returning to Mother Earth.
The Christian church built its traditions and celebratory calendar around the pagan one in order to minimise resistance in times gone by so they celebrate the birth of Christ at this time of year.
The shame is that in modern times, the commercial and retail industries have taken the tradition of exchanging gifts and partying to the extreme and have turned this whole time of year into one huge materialistic bonanza.
Bright blessings to all our fellow fabsters - especially the pagan ones who keep the old ways alive.
Rosie & Stig xxx"
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"For us, the significance of the winter solstice is that it signifies a time for reflection and joy as we look forward to the new year and sunlight returning to Mother Earth.
The Christian church built its traditions and celebratory calendar around the pagan one in order to minimise resistance in times gone by so they celebrate the birth of Christ at this time of year.
The shame is that in modern times, the commercial and retail industries have taken the tradition of exchanging gifts and partying to the extreme and have turned this whole time of year into one huge materialistic bonanza.
Bright blessings to all our fellow fabsters - especially the pagan ones who keep the old ways alive.
Rosie & Stig xxxmakes alot of sense to me, just look in the garden, bulbs are showing, trees got signs of buds. . The Green Man doing his bit. "
True on all thee above.. but still in the depths of winter lets hope the winter is a kind one to us all. |
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By *ickawitchCouple
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"For us, the significance of the winter solstice is that it signifies a time for reflection and joy as we look forward to the new year and sunlight returning to Mother Earth.
The Christian church built its traditions and celebratory calendar around the pagan one in order to minimise resistance in times gone by so they celebrate the birth of Christ at this time of year.
The shame is that in modern times, the commercial and retail industries have taken the tradition of exchanging gifts and partying to the extreme and have turned this whole time of year into one huge materialistic bonanza.
Bright blessings to all our fellow fabsters - especially the pagan ones who keep the old ways alive.
Rosie & Stig xxx"
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"For us, the significance of the winter solstice is that it signifies a time for reflection and joy as we look forward to the new year and sunlight returning to Mother Earth.
The Christian church built its traditions and celebratory calendar around the pagan one in order to minimise resistance in times gone by so they celebrate the birth of Christ at this time of year.
The shame is that in modern times, the commercial and retail industries have taken the tradition of exchanging gifts and partying to the extreme and have turned this whole time of year into one huge materialistic bonanza.
Bright blessings to all our fellow fabsters - especially the pagan ones who keep the old ways alive.
Rosie & Stig xxxmakes alot of sense to me, just look in the garden, bulbs are showing, trees got signs of buds. . The Green Man doing his bit. True on all thee above.. but still in the depths of winter lets hope the winter is a kind one to us all."
astronomically speaking.... Winters start on the solstice |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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Some lovely posts by some obviously fab people on this thread. I wish we could all organise a party to celebrate.   our traditional feast days.
The sun metaphorically dies and is hence the root of numerous born again stories which are present in a lot of religions.
But thanks for the contributions I enjoyed reading them xxx
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