made a solstice crown
to teach the tiny ones
in my old school
the ancient stories
still hold true
the light, the dark
seasons, nature, circles
words, dance, music
children twirling with snow
earth tilts
sun goes down early
light is short
on solstice day
earth rests
next day awakens
the light returns
each day longer.
—
‘the shortest day and the longest night
a reminder that dark times give birth to astonishing light”
-tanya markul
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Very nice, Beth
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thank you!
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💙
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<3
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“I give thanks for night’s arrival.
Before you,
when every corner was ink black
and the world around
soundless
then was I most deeply troubled.
Night,
it’s not always black,
you know.
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love this
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You’re most welcome, Beth
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Lovely 🥰
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thank you –
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You’re welcome Beth
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Beautiful!
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thanks, Fransisco-
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Pleasure Beth! Happy Christmas!
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and to you –
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🙏🏻
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Love this glimmer of goodness – reminding us to keep looking forward. Thank you, dear Beth! 🥰
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yes, always. I told the children about why people were afraid that the light was not going to return, why all people, no matter their culture or religion, celebrate winter holidays with light, and that the light will always come back.
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So good! Love ya, Beth! ❤️🥰❤️
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I have always felt some kind of primeval connection with the shortest day of the year. In ancient times it must have seemed as if the world was ending.
Best wishes, Pete.
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exactly right. all cultures and religions feared that the light/the sun was not going to return which is why all use lights in their winter holidays. I feel the connection as well, Pete
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I sort of love that day as from now the days get longer again , yay!
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so nice Beth, happy solstice to you!
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thank you and back to you –
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Light is, once again, trending. :-)
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and that’s a good trend
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That is a beautiful piece of art, Beth!
And I so do love that the days start to get longer again after today! 🥰
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thank you, I loved making it! the lesson of the solstice is telling the children about why people were afraid that the light was not going to return, why we need the light (sun), why all people, no matter their culture or religion, celebrate winter holidays with light, and that the light will always come back.
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It’s a wonderful lesson and gentle reassurance for young children to hear. 💕
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It must give you a good feeling to be with young children again. Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday.
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yes, it was lovely and thanks, Pete, back to you and yours. your little guy is growing up!
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The return of the light is my best Christmas present. And you’ve made it that much better with a cardinal, my favorite songbird.
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oh, thank you!
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Beautiful …
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Beautiful crown and I’m so happy the light is on its way back. They are so fortunate to have had you for a teacher. ♡
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<3 me too, and I, them –
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I love this celebration of the solstice. Especially,
“the light, the dark
seasons, nature, circles
words, dance, music
children twirling with snow”
Beautiful!! Happy Solstice, Beth!
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<3 ty, and you too!
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Merry Christmas to you and good to see you!
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Although the difference in light is not perceptible the day after the darkest day, I am always elated to know I am finally moving back to the light.
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I always put my sandals on in celebration
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Simply lovely!
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Thank you-
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My pleasure!
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We had a friend in Portland who always held a solstice party in her backyard. Fortunately, it was always a summer solstice party. And yes, she was a total hippie. Fun times though.
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Perfect and a bit warmer I imagine
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Just a tad.
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the other way around in this neck of the woods, Beth — but it will take quite a time before we notice —
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Yes!
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Lovely! In the Pacific Northwest, it will be dark even earlier!
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Happy Solstice, Beth! Soon be Christmas. Have a beautiful one xx
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You too!
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Solstice Blessings to young and old alike!
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Yes-
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So lovely!! Happy holidays!
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Thank you and you too –
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May we now savor our longer days, Beth. Hooray!
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an extra minute already today!
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