Greetings and Happy Holidays!

This year, December 22nd is our Winter Solstice here in the states. The word "solstice" is derived from the Latin sol (sun) and sistere (stand still). So, winter solstice is when the "sun stands still in winter." This is one of my favorite times of the year.

For many years now I have spent the Winter Solstice night sitting quietly alone in the dark…while my family is tucked away asleep. I light a candle, take out my journal and begin to write. It is a very private time for me. I love the dark quiet time…the shortest day of the year…the longest night of the year…for me it is a time filled with peace and deep internal connection.

The next morning I am ready for the celebrations of Christmas. Since we are not Christians, our celebrations focuse on appreciation of family and friends, sharing gifts and enjoying a lovely meal together. We usually get out and take a nice long walk enjoying the magic that is in the air. Now that my sons are older, we take in a movie on Christmas Day. In the evening we spend time with friends.

We are all so different on this planet…we all have such wonderfully diverse ways of celebration. I would love to hear how you celebrate your holiday season!

I wish you a lovely holiday season filled with wonder and gratitude~

PEACE TO YOU ALL

Happy Holidays~