Happy winter Solstice !

CosmicRocker · 12-21-2007, 11:15 AM

The winter solstice occurs at the instant when the Sun's position in the sky is at its greatest angular distance on the other side of the equatorial plane as the observer.
Depending on the shift of the calendar, the event of the Winter solstice occurs sometime between December 20 and 23 each year in the Northern hemisphere, and between June 20 and 23 in the Southern Hemisphere, and the winter solstice occurs during either the shortest day or the longest night of the year (not to be confused with the darkest day or nights).
Though the Winter Solstice lasts an instant, the term is also used to refer to the full day and night (24hrs) within which the event occurs.
A more accurate usage might be the "day of the winter solstice" or the "night of/before the winter solstice".

Worldwide, interpretation of the event has varied from culture to culture, but most cultures have held a recognition of rebirth, involving holidays, festivals, gatherings, rituals or other celebrations around that time.[1]

The seasonal significance of the Winter solstice can be a controversial subject, since it is sometimes said to astronomically mark both the beginning or middle of a hemisphere's Winter.
Winter is a subjective term, so there is no scientifically established beginning or middle of winter but the Winter Solstice is itself clearly defined.

The word solstice derives from Latin sol (Sun) and sistere (stand still), Winter Solstice meaning Sun stand still in winter.

Teri B. · 12-21-2007, 11:16 AM

I don't have an emoticon for that.

Teri B. · 12-21-2007, 11:18 AM

How about this:

Winter Solstice Chant

Geese and standing stones and mist,
Baying hounds and hooting owl,
Sparkling stars, snow is crisp
Herne is here. Bring forth the Bowl.

rebirth of the Sun
longest night of the year
winter Solstice
Alban Arthuan
celebrations
holly king
oak king
father Christmas
introspect
the future
Yule log,
evergreen
cedar
holly
mistletoe
candles
clove studded fruit
nutmeg
spices
wassail
ale
caroling
mumming
family bonds
love
peace goodwill
honor the god and goddess

Winter Solstice
www.amybrownart.com

A Solstice Eve Chant

The geese fly high
The woods are bare, the snow is deep.
We wait for Herne to sound His horn
To wake his children up from sleep
To celebrate this happy night,
When winter may be put to flight.

http://www.geocities.com/lavenderwat...idays/yule.htm

Teri B. · 12-21-2007, 11:26 AM

by Hadley Hopper

Ouroboros · 12-21-2007, 12:00 PM

Well, thanks a whole fuckin' lot for stealing my thunder CR!

HAPPY SOLSTICE MY BROTHA!

SPRINGFIELD · 12-21-2007, 12:13 PM

Well, as cool as the whole solstice thing is, the Earth can go ahead and start getting a little more direct sunlight. What a bad winter it's been so far. Seriously, if I were an Indian, or a pioneer/settler this winter would have already killed me and my horses. Why anyone ever decided to settle north of the great lakes is beyond me.

CosmicRocker · 12-21-2007, 12:29 PM

^ well it's Beautiful

down here in sunny Florida.
i got my shorts and a T on, just a tad chilly, but it feels great.

Florida in winter is why i put up with Florida in summer ! LOL

PS. nice chant Terri!

SPRINGFIELD · 12-21-2007, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosmicRocker

^ well it's Beautiful

down here in sunny Florida.
i got my shorts and a T on, just a tad chilly, but it feels great.

Florida in winter is why i put up with Florida in summer ! LOL

PS. nice chant Terri!

I don't like you right now. If I had on shorts and a T right now I wouldn't be a bit chilly, I'd be dead. Seriously. Tomorrow our daytime HIGH temp is 12F. 12 flipping degrees. Today though, it's a balmy 27. Almost don't need a coat.

CosmicRocker · 12-21-2007, 01:02 PM

^ LOL. well just think how nice it will feel there in summertime.
I'll be roasting and swatting mosquitos - so what goes around comes around.

HEY ! isn't that Stonehedge thing about the solstice?
Any Druids here know about that?

CosmicRocker · 12-21-2007, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ouroboros

HAPPY SOLSTICE MY BROTHA!

and right back at ya!

12-21-2007, 11:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
CosmicRocker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: lost in a lost world Posts: 7,336 My Mood: Thanks: 106 Thanked 79 Times in 62 Posts	Happy winter Solstice ! The winter solstice occurs at the instant when the Sun's position in the sky is at its greatest angular distance on the other side of the equatorial plane as the observer. Depending on the shift of the calendar, the event of the Winter solstice occurs sometime between December 20 and 23 each year in the Northern hemisphere, and between June 20 and 23 in the Southern Hemisphere, and the winter solstice occurs during either the shortest day or the longest night of the year (not to be confused with the darkest day or nights). Though the Winter Solstice lasts an instant, the term is also used to refer to the full day and night (24hrs) within which the event occurs. A more accurate usage might be the "day of the winter solstice" or the "night of/before the winter solstice". Worldwide, interpretation of the event has varied from culture to culture, but most cultures have held a recognition of rebirth, involving holidays, festivals, gatherings, rituals or other celebrations around that time.[1] The seasonal significance of the Winter solstice can be a controversial subject, since it is sometimes said to astronomically mark both the beginning or middle of a hemisphere's Winter. Winter is a subjective term, so there is no scientifically established beginning or middle of winter but the Winter Solstice is itself clearly defined. The word solstice derives from Latin sol (Sun) and sistere (stand still), Winter Solstice meaning Sun stand still in winter. __________________ time to dump all that self doubt, hate, distrust, envy, paranoia, and overdue library books. tune in today. ponder tomorrow. Forget yesterday. the river doesn't run in reverse
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Teri B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,315 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 36 Thanked 56 Times in 34 Posts	I don't have an emoticon for that.
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Teri B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,315 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 36 Thanked 56 Times in 34 Posts	How about this: Winter Solstice Chant Geese and standing stones and mist, Baying hounds and hooting owl, Sparkling stars, snow is crisp Herne is here. Bring forth the Bowl. rebirth of the Sun longest night of the year winter Solstice Alban Arthuan celebrations holly king oak king father Christmas introspect the future Yule log, evergreen cedar holly mistletoe candles clove studded fruit nutmeg spices wassail ale caroling mumming family bonds love peace goodwill honor the god and goddess Winter Solstice www.amybrownart.com A Solstice Eve Chant The geese fly high The woods are bare, the snow is deep. We wait for Herne to sound His horn To wake his children up from sleep To celebrate this happy night, When winter may be put to flight. http://www.geocities.com/lavenderwat...idays/yule.htm
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Teri B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,315 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 36 Thanked 56 Times in 34 Posts	by Hadley Hopper
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Ouroboros O Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 1,782 My Mood: Thanks: 4 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Well, thanks a whole fuckin' lot for stealing my thunder CR! HAPPY SOLSTICE MY BROTHA! __________________
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SPRINGFIELD An example of purity Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: over 1,000 nautical miles from any coast Posts: 246 My Mood: Thanks: 5 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Well, as cool as the whole solstice thing is, the Earth can go ahead and start getting a little more direct sunlight. What a bad winter it's been so far. Seriously, if I were an Indian, or a pioneer/settler this winter would have already killed me and my horses. Why anyone ever decided to settle north of the great lakes is beyond me.
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12-21-2007, 12:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
CosmicRocker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: lost in a lost world Posts: 7,336 My Mood: Thanks: 106 Thanked 79 Times in 62 Posts	^ well it's Beautiful down here in sunny Florida. i got my shorts and a T on, just a tad chilly, but it feels great. Florida in winter is why i put up with Florida in summer ! LOL PS. nice chant Terri! __________________ time to dump all that self doubt, hate, distrust, envy, paranoia, and overdue library books. tune in today. ponder tomorrow. Forget yesterday. the river doesn't run in reverse
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12-21-2007, 01:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
CosmicRocker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: lost in a lost world Posts: 7,336 My Mood: Thanks: 106 Thanked 79 Times in 62 Posts	^ LOL. well just think how nice it will feel there in summertime. I'll be roasting and swatting mosquitos - so what goes around comes around. HEY ! isn't that Stonehedge thing about the solstice? Any Druids here know about that? __________________ time to dump all that self doubt, hate, distrust, envy, paranoia, and overdue library books. tune in today. ponder tomorrow. Forget yesterday. the river doesn't run in reverse
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