Winter Solstice

BRUMA

Celebrated December 21

The Sanctuary is decorated in white and green, featuring evergreen wreaths and boughs, mistletoe, pine cones, holly, ivy, birch bark, oak leaves, acorns, and white lights. Other festivities of the occasion include:

• The Service: your minister will lead an early-afternoon congregation hour revolving around the meaning behind the winter solstice in addition to the symbolism represented throughout the sanctuary, and the day that is ahead of the members of the sanctuary 
• Yule tree decorating: this immediately follows the service, decorated by any members of the sanctuary who wish to participate, using white lights, in addition to hanging sun and moon symbols from the branches, and any other decorations thought or considered to be sacred to either the sanctuary, or the sanctuary's individuals. The tree then stays up until the day after the new year in a tree take-down ceremony 
•  The fire and the feasting: the final festivities of the day. All participating members gather together for the burning of the yule log which occurs as the sun goes down, after which they share food and drinks, listen to music and lore, all while basking in the glow of the yule log.
• Foods may include: bread, squash, fruits, nuts, pork, turkey, apples, and anything roasted. 
• Drinks may include: rum, mead, spiced cider (non-alcoholic), spiced wine, and ginger tea (non-alcoholic) 

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For more ideas on food, drinks, and other general information, see also winter solstice Food, winter solstice recipes, traditional meals to accompany the winter solstice, 13 Ways to Celebrate Yuletideand,  and The Winter Solstice - Yule Lore. (these websites listed are not our own!)

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