Anybody have a tradition for celebrating the solstice? I'm looking to create my own traditions as a scientific pantheist... and your suggestions are welcome.
2007-12-19 02:17:35 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Here is a definition of my beliefs...
http://www.pantheism.net/paul/
2007-12-19 02:19:47 · update #1
Wow! A lot of great ideas! Keep them coming!
2007-12-19 02:26:55 · update #2
Taking a cue from the ancients: Decorate a tree with ornaments representing the Sun.
2007-12-19 02:22:30 · answer #1 · answered by Mathair 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I also live with a bunch of nonsupporting.... no I won't say that! well, I have also left it kinda late but I am planning to sit in my room, say a prayer and ask a blessing of the coming year in front of my pincone-infested temporary altar, light some incense, probably cinnamon since it's my favourite and light a candle to celebrate how the light is returning and the days are getting longer. I really can't wait until I am old enough to move out so I can have a REAL ritual each sabbat and esbat! (shame I'm only 13...)
2016-04-10 07:36:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
About the only real tradition I have this time of year is getting a bottle of Bailey's and snuggling with the husband in front of the fireplace on Christmas Eve.
2007-12-19 02:25:55 · answer #3 · answered by genaddt 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
It is a tradition for us to go snowboarding during Winter Solstice.
2007-12-19 02:21:45 · answer #4 · answered by steve 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
It is the shortest day of the year. I would think it'd be cool to go into the woods, look at the stars, and have prayer/meditation at midnight.
I am sure that you would find info on traditional foods to serve at an evening meal. Google it!
Good luck!
2007-12-19 02:30:58 · answer #5 · answered by batgirl2good 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Stay up all night on the solstice and watch the sun come up the next morning :-)
2007-12-19 02:20:59 · answer #6 · answered by ultraviolet1127 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You can decorate a pine tree.Go put up lots of holly and pine cones.Hang paper snow flakes in your windows. Make some of your favorite foods. Make a spicy punch ! And DANCE AND BE HAPPY ! If you have a fireplace you can burn a yule log,that makes everything cozy ! Again DANCE AND BE MERRY ! Happy Yule time !
2007-12-19 02:36:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Going into the woods to gather holly, mistletoe, and evergreen branches seems right. May I suggest while in the woods the traditional wearing of the bright orange so you don't get shot by deer hunters? We wouldn't want to lose you!
2007-12-19 02:22:57 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I do the usual animal sacrifice followed by intensive rights of fertility with the neighbors.
2007-12-19 02:23:38 · answer #9 · answered by lunatic 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i prefer the old druid traditions. 5 days of existing outside of existence, then the begining of the new year.
2007-12-19 02:21:52 · answer #10 · answered by nacsez 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋