Winter Solstice, Yule, Mid-Winter or Alban Arthan is the celebration of the rebirth of the sun after the longest night of the year. It is one of the eight solar festivals comprising the Wheel of the Year. Nourished in the womb of the Goddess during the dark time of the year, the sun symbolises the God born anew. Plants that remain evergreen such as fir trees, holly and mistletoe are used as decorations. A good time to reflect on the past year and make plans for the new year.
Wishing everyone joy, peace, good health, prosperity in the new year! May all your dreams come true!
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Sun Moon Stars Art
‘Longest night’?
Keep my honeymoon out of this!
Why I outta…!
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I hope Mrs Whelk had fun at least ๐
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Indeed she did. In fact, I caused her to lose her place in her book on a couple of occasions!
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Happy Solstice! It’s the Summer one down here in Aus. I much prefer the cooler months, but today is genuinely lovely. Had a fantastic dream last night and all. Have a great day/night!
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Thank you so much, cloudbaker! Happy Summer Solstice to you ๐
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Thank you mermaid. โค
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Thank you, Jack! I hope you are having a great day! ๐
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And a happy Winter Solstice to you and the gnomes ๐
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Thank you, Alistair! Henri and the gnomes are waving and saying thanks! ๐
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I’m dreaming of a gnomish Christmas. Peace and blessings to you!
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The gnomes and I thank you so much, Peter! ๐ Wishing you and your family the same!
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Happy Solstice to you! I hope your dreams come true too, unless they are those wacky right-before-you-wake ones b/c that might be unnerving :0). Love and light to you!
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Thank you so much, Kristenann! I agree-those dreams are definitely wacky! ๐
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Happy Solstice to you!
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Thank you so much, Damyanti! ๐
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Thanks Mer!! And all the best to you too, good health & many happy times! โค
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Thank you so much, Ellie! ๐
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A Joyful Winter Solstice to the most talented mermaid I know! Art & Soul; truly.
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Thank you so much, Rose! It’s so great to see you posting again! ๐
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Have a wonderful start to the New Year!
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Thank you so much! A Happy New Year to you and your family! ๐
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