Winter Solstice Candle Ceremony
Winter solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year, occurs this Saturday June 22nd. The winter solstice marks a turning point in the seasons, a turning away from the darkness of winter, slowly towards the light of spring. For this reason, winter solstice is celebrated as it heralds the rebirth of the sun. From the ancient Egyptians to the native American Hopi tribe, for centuries many cultures have looked to the winter solstice as a powerful time of ritual, reflection and spiritual renewal. Mid-winter provides a quiet time to be mindful and reflect on the past, and set... Read more