Winter Solstice Celebration
Thursday, December 21
~ 6pm
Gathering at the Fire
Outdoor
Weather Permitting
Please Join Us by the Fire
Yule is one of the oldest pagan Winter Solstice holidays. It has been celebrated for thousands of years by various cultures, with a wide variety of rituals and traditions. This long night is also an opportunity for a cleansing of the soul. To many, Yule is like the traditional New Year holiday. It’s a chance to look ahead to the year to come and begin again.
The Winter Solstice reminds us that peace comes from darkness and stillness. The darkest night of the year can also be the most peaceful and spiritual. It’s a great time to scry, connect, meditate, or invite what’s in Shadow to light. Doing so will help prepare for this joyous season as well by creating a space free from any negative energy or memories which may have accumulated over the year past. Yule is a wonderful time to celebrate peace.
The Winter Solstice is upon us here in Philadelphia —December 21 marks the longest night and shortest day of the year. In our Solstice Celebration, we will invite you to reflect on the past year to savor and celebrate what you accomplished as well as consider the seeds you might plant for your life this spring.
“These cold and dark days, the plants are going inward, down to the roots. Animals are burrowing. Nature is resting. Replenishing. And you too are a creature of nature. Among all the outward hustle and bustle, your body and spirit innately long for quiet and rest.”
What do you want to experience more of in the new year? What would you like to create or generate in 2024?
Join us for our own traditions. In our fire circle you can look forward to singing, storytelling, drumming, as well as a variety of activities to acknowledge what you want to leave behind and what you want to manifest — including burning of our Yule Log!
Light refreshments will be made and offered by the fire.
If you have drums or other instruments, please bring them!!!
Kids are welcome, as long as you are willing to fully attend to their needs and safety.
COST: Donations accepted at the event!
The address will be sent via email when you register. Watch for confirmation updates (via email) the day before our event in case of weather-advised rescheduling.