Therin was excited to go to school today. Therin's class has been learning about traditions the last few weeks and with that the various holidays that are celebrated in lots of different countries and cultures-Hanukkah, Chinese New Year, Kwanzaa, etc. SOTA had it's solstice celebration today-complete with pajamas and flash lights. At home, we made "solstice shelters" as I am now calling them; basically a lot of snow mounded into a high circle decorated with pine boughs and candles. Our indoor activities: making snow globes, cupcakes and reaing books about what the solstice signifies gave us a break from our outdoor work.
After Dad came home, we prepared some food outside and some in, then converged in our shelter to eat our solstice supper. After supper, we carried candles and caroled to the neighbors:
"We wish you a happy solstice,
we wish you a happy solstice,
we wish you a happy solstice
and a happy winter."
After a warm shower, we tucked our children in, hearts and bellies full, thanked the earth for it's blessings and promised to carry on this very fun and meaningful tradition in the years to come.
4 comments:
How special! I only wish you could have come to my house caroling.
Me too... maybe you guys can carol on the web cam, next time we chat?!
This is very cool! Its very interesting learning about other cultures. Alayna looked like she was sure enjoying her Solstice snow fort.
Great idea! I would love to hear you carol too. Can't wait to see your snow forts.
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