PlantAKiss
Moderator Schmoderator Fluorescent fluorite, Engl
Today is a day to celebrate! At 1:35 p.m. the sun will be directly above the Tropic of Capricorn. It is the winter solstice, also known as "Sun Return" or Yuletide--the shortest day and longest night of the year. The sun appears at its lowest point in the sky and its noontime elevation appears to be the same for several days before and after the solstice. Hence the origin of the word solstice which comes from the Latin word "solstitium" (sol meaning "sun" and -stitium meaning "a stoppage"). Following the winter solstice the days begin to grow longer and the nights shorter.
Harvests are done and larders are full of the bounty Mother Earth gives to us. It is a time for rest and restoration; for thanksgiving for all the gifts we have received throughout the year. It marks the beginning of winter--our time renew and gather strength for the spring that will come offering its burst of new life. Celebrate today and welcome the sun's return to us; wish all your friends and family a Happy Sun Return!
<span style='font-size:12pt;line-height:100%'><span style='color:blue'>Blessings to All of You for a Winter Season Filled with Warmth and Peace.</span></span>
<span style='color:green'>Sun Return
Tonite the longest night is done!
Each day forth will bring more sun.
Though winter now settles
her cold mantle about the woods and fields,
drawing sleep 'round her children green,
it is the sleep of renewal, of fresh creation.
Take this rest as you will--prepare!
The new year fast approaches
with its innocence like that of an infant
offering the cup of hope and possibilities
to all who will dare to drink.
Let the dying year lay down
its dark and weary soul,
leaving empty its vessel
for the sun to fill with new life and light.
Tonite the longest night is done!
Each day forth will bring more sun!</span>
Harvests are done and larders are full of the bounty Mother Earth gives to us. It is a time for rest and restoration; for thanksgiving for all the gifts we have received throughout the year. It marks the beginning of winter--our time renew and gather strength for the spring that will come offering its burst of new life. Celebrate today and welcome the sun's return to us; wish all your friends and family a Happy Sun Return!
<span style='font-size:12pt;line-height:100%'><span style='color:blue'>Blessings to All of You for a Winter Season Filled with Warmth and Peace.</span></span>
<span style='color:green'>Sun Return
Tonite the longest night is done!
Each day forth will bring more sun.
Though winter now settles
her cold mantle about the woods and fields,
drawing sleep 'round her children green,
it is the sleep of renewal, of fresh creation.
Take this rest as you will--prepare!
The new year fast approaches
with its innocence like that of an infant
offering the cup of hope and possibilities
to all who will dare to drink.
Let the dying year lay down
its dark and weary soul,
leaving empty its vessel
for the sun to fill with new life and light.
Tonite the longest night is done!
Each day forth will bring more sun!</span>