Last year we started a new tradition of decorating our Christmas tree on the winter solstice. I think the two mesh because the tree and celebrating solstices and equinoxes have pagan roots. I feel connected to the earth, history, and humanity. My spirits are always lifted by the winter solstice because I love having longer days. I think that summer solstice might be my favourite day of the year, because it’s the longest.
We use real candles on the tree (as well as white lights but not at the same time). There is nothing quite as beautiful as a Christmas tree with real candles.
Do you have any traditions for the solstice?
I like the idea of celebrating the solstice, but I don’t think I could wait that long to decorate the tree!
it is my nieces bday so we celebrate that and it is a time to be together as a warm up to Christmas.
That tree looks gorgeous!
holy crap! real candles! They are so beautiful…I could never relax I don’t think with them on mine. It’s a great tradition though!