I assume that there is different celebrations for each season. What is involved in the celebration of the Winter Solstice?
That is today. right?
2006-12-21 04:16:10 · 12 answers · asked by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It starts at 7:22pm Eastern Time. There are many things involved. Jibba is right, it's a Sun God celebration for many Pagans. It's also the time when are sharing what foods and stuff they have... preparing the harsher months of winter. A lot of seasonal celebrations in Paganism has to do with Community, helping each other out. Winter Solstice is the longest night of the year and represents the death of the earth itself. The celebration with candles, etc, show the hope of the Sun returning to it's full strength. *we have to take into consideration, Ancient Pagans were a very superstitious people* The Yule Log somewhat proves this as it was used as a form of Protection for the House and everyone in it.
2006-12-21 04:23:20 · answer #1 · answered by Kithy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tomorrow is the Winter Solstice, technically. Today is Yule (Yule celebrates the Winter Solstice). It's the rebirth of the sun, basically. Depends on what tradition you follow - Pagan, Wiccan, or a specific Pagan or Wiccan branch -as to what you celebrate. Mostly we decorate trees (those were ours first), give gifts, light candles and make lots of food. :-)
Blessed Yule!
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2006-12-21 04:26:27 · answer #2 · answered by thelittlemerriemaid 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My calendar says that the winter solistice is tommorow, the 22nd. Every culture has their own way of celebrating the solstice, but they all involve light. For instance, Christians put strings of tiny electric lights outside their homes and on trees inside their homes to celebrate Christmas. Before electricity was invented, they used candles. Jews light candles to celebrate Chanukah, and African-Americans light candles to celebrate Kwaanza.
2006-12-21 04:24:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try this site
http://www.shambhala.org/arts/fest/unconquered.html
And I believe in 2006, Dec 22 is the winter solstice.
2006-12-21 09:22:39 · answer #4 · answered by G Man 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I take it dancing naked is not encouraged at the winter solstice? Frostbite could be a problem. Of course I'm in Canada so its really always a bad idea here!
2006-12-21 04:26:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hey you :)
Yes, the solstice is today....shortest day of the year. That means, starting tomorrow, more and more daylight each day....and thats a beautiful thing!
As for celebrations, youve got me...... Im still stuck on that article about the virgin lizard birth...HALLELUEHA!!!!
2006-12-21 04:19:35 · answer #6 · answered by YDoncha_Blowme 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes it IS today! We have to celebrate it tomorrow though because of scheduling issues. We have the Yule tree and stuff. This is actually going to be my first Yule, so I don't know what else there will be. Happy Yule!
2006-12-21 04:20:49 · answer #7 · answered by Sebastian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On December 21st, there are many different celebrations for many different cultures. The Wiki article lays them all out.
2006-12-21 04:22:13 · answer #8 · answered by inkantra 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe the original pagan ceremonies are lost in history ,but it is speculated that the probably involved something to do with worshiping the sun renewing itself> How todays pagans interpret this is up to them
2006-12-21 04:23:55 · answer #9 · answered by . 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Decorating with evergreen and bright red berries and fruits, burning candles, yule log...wait, does this sound familiar?
2006-12-21 04:19:24 · answer #10 · answered by rainchaser77 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋