Yup, we call it Yule. We teach her the ways of the holidays by the ways of the earth. It was a choice we made before she was born, one that we have been practicing for a few years before she came along. Its really hard for those in our family who love this time of year and reserve the right to the holiday by way of making it only about their own faith. They don't get it, but to us its much more simple in thought. Both for Nae and for our own benefit. As we watch the leaves fall and the ground turn frozen, you can't but help to be in awe of that that is holy. That what ever higher being you may believe in, loves you enough to show you the magic of the earth in the changing of the seasons. The spirit of the holidays that occur this time of year seem to buzz with the same sort of energy, no matter what holiday it is, Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice....its really about the LOVE.
This wasn't meant to be a serious post!! I get caught up in the moment!! I SO much to do!! We observe Winter Solstice with a dinner and yule log burning on the 21st, the our Yule continues on the 24th, with my family's tradition of Noche Buena, then on to Hubby's side on the 25th!! LOTS to be grateful for this wonderful year.
SO excited to watch Naenah this season!!
Hope Holiday planning is going well for all of you as well.
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