by Rita Dowling | Dec 21, 2019 | Celtic Calendar, Change, New Year
The cycle of the turning seasons and the celebration of the Winter Solstice which occurs on 21st December, is a reminder of the darkness which falls temporarily on the land. Yet if we are aware of and observe the many wonders of light around us and that ever...
by Rita Dowling | Dec 20, 2016 | Celtic Tradition, Change, New Year
The winter Solstice is recognised and celebrated throughout the World as the turning of the Cosmic wheel from the dark days of mystery into the light of realisation and the trust in the cyclical order of the Universe. It is a time to embrace the richness of the Earth...
by Rita Dowling | Dec 18, 2015 | Celtic Tradition
The longest night in the Celtic calendar is celebrated with Ritual fires which welcome the return of the Sun and the passing of the dark days of winter. Here on the West Coast of Ireland bonfires are lit after dark to encourage the light, celebrate community and...