Winter Solstice

Tonight marks the longest night of the year, with longer days of sunlight to follow.  This is something that we hardly think about nowadays, but the natural world is highly effected by this turn of events.  I know that for myself this fall, I have definitely felt the effect of the shortening days and the cold chill of the winter setting in.  Normally snowboarding is a good distraction from this time of year, but this year, I couldn't help but feel the darkness with the lack of a garden and sunlight.

Pepsi soaking up the last rays of the day, hoping they return tomorrow.

So tonight we celebrate the long night with the return of the sun and longer daylight in the morning.  The turn to lengthening days and the hope that things will bloom again.  Reflections of the past year, hopes for the new year, candles to light the long night and Solstice Bread to celebrate the night.

Happy Winter Solstice!