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It is the life of the crystal, the architect of the flake, the fire of the frost, the soul of the sunbeam. This crisp winter air is full of it. ~ John Burroughs (Winter Sunshine) ~ winter solstice ~... mehr auf ingebrita.net
Even though the use of evergreens dates back to the Greeks and Romans, the use of the holiday tree is said to have originated in the eighth century Germany. Legend has it that the Christian St. Boniface was trying to convert a group of Druids. Try as he might, though, he couldn’t convince them that … ... mehr auf ingebrita.net
Lift up your countenance! The sun’s growing higher. The light’s pitching camp on free mountain tops. That hope you conceived on the winter solstice stands like a new day’s dawning in your eyes shining forth. ~ Einar Skjæraasen (Seasons)... mehr auf ingebrita.net
Vergangene Nacht um kurz vor halb zwölf war die Wintersonnenwende, nun werden die Tage endlich wieder länger. Mancher hat sich bereits in den Blog- und Weihnachtsurlaub verabschiedet, darum sind hier meine Grüsse für alle, die jetzt noch lesen, aber sich womöglich über die Feiertage blogfern halten: Geniesst die kommenden Weihnachtsfeiertage und ko... mehr auf 2puzzle4.wordpress.com
In a black-and-white photograph my father stands before his chapel. His face is set hard and grey like the standing stone he rests a hand on. The sky behind is troubled. This is my altar to him. My father’s … Continue reading →... mehr auf blueoran.wordpress.com
In a black-and-white photograph my father stands before his chapel. His face is set hard and grey like the standing stone he rests a hand on. The sky behind is troubled. This is my altar to him. My … Continue reading →... mehr auf blueoran.wordpress.com
