Merry meet all,
Winter Solstice celebrates the return of the sun. For this ceremony, you need a Yule log. It may be safer to perform this ritual outdoors, if possible.
Cast a circle depending on your tradition. Perform this ceremony with your family. The first few steps of the ceremony are for the adult members of the family. The parents take turns to say the following:
The Wheel of the Year spins once more, and the earth prepares for a wintry sleep. The faded leaves shelter roots beneath the cold soil. We celebrate the return of the light. On this darkest of nights, we celebrate the light. Welcome back the light. Blessed Be.
The entire group now moves deosil around the fire. When each member has returned to its original position, it is the childrens’ turn in the ritual.
Shadows are banished from the light’s core. Darkness is no more. The light of the sun shines on the earth. Warm the sky. Warn the earth. Warm our hearts. Welcome back, sun.
Walk deosil around the circle and hold hands. Take a moment to openly express what you feel gratitude for. Close the circle. Extinguish the fire.
Blessed Be,
Lady Spiderwitch )O(
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