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Bush dollar Celtic artwork Dragon labyrinth by FoxVox http://www.artoffoxvox.com/artgallery/main.php ~~~~~~~~~~~~ by Aine Minongue (musician) http://www.minogue.com/holiday/traditions.html#solstice Is there a moment quite as keen or memory as bright as light and fire and music sweet To Warm the Winter's Night The journey of winter is upon us; and traveling through the countries, through Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany and England, where Yule, New Year, Hogmagog, Christmas and the Winter Solstice have uniquely interlaced over time; each finding its own way to stand on the edge of nature while she sleeps. And so, over the coldest of seasons, her peoples have sought to connect the old and the new through song and dance, the death and rebirth of a new year! Here are some winter traditions that have come down to us: Winter Solstice While the Solstices were not as important to the ancient Irish as the major fire festivals; Lughnasadh (August 1); Beltane (May Day, May 1); Imbolc (February 1- Bridgit); and Samhain (November 1, Halloween), they were none the less celebrated. Of the Solstices and Equinoxes, the Winter Solstice was the most important, since it marked the rebirth of the sun after the shortest day. Many cultures celebrated this time to commemorate the birth of various gods. The Winter Solstice falls between two major fire festivals Samhain (sow-an) or Halloween and Imbolc. In Newgrange, County Meath, there is an ancient tomb covered with beautiful artwork, which remains in darkness for much of the year. The double spiral on this site is one of the symbols which can be seen at the Newgrange site. Once a year, on the Winter Solstice, the tomb fills with light to reveal the beautiful artwork on the walls. While it seems best to leave its origins to the historians, there is no doubt that the ancient Irish considered this day important. It also marked
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by the look of it's shadow i think that drake is really a dragon.. Stump and vine It`s a really big stump, gradually decomposing and standing as a reminder of the old forest that used to be here. Larger version here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/770828_77a539e5b6_o.jpg Lots of dark clouds lately I always have my camera and take these out my window.
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