You can honor the solstice as the longest night of the year, or as the moment when the balance shifts and the days begin to get longer. You can burn the Yule log and turn toward brighter days, or you can cherish the dark.
How do you honor the solstice?
Santa’s magic crew of flying reindeer are certainly famous, and Rudolf, with his nose that shines through the storm, is the most famous reindeer of all. But even the non-famous reindeer who roam the northern regions are pretty darn amazing. Each individual fur of their dense coats is hollow to provide insulation, and their hooves change texture from winter to summer to provide traction in both snow and swamp. Magic is where you find it.
Where do you find magic?
Decorate your tree with a lace heart—a heart that is open, transparent; a heart that that is both permeable and sturdy.
How do you prepare your heart for the holiday season?
“Hold fast to dreams,
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird,
That cannot fly.”
―Langston Hughes
What dreams have you held fast to?
Deck the hall. Bring the outdoors in, and fill the house with the scent of pine or juniper. Put treasures on display that have been hidden away in boxes or create something new that will add a touch of cheer. Or just light a single candle and bask in its glow.
What holiday traditions make you feel festive?
