The Winter Solstice ceremony of Druid Tradition is ALBAN ARTHAN or 'The Light of Arthur'. In this tradition, Arthur is the Sun-God who dies and is reborn as the Son/Sun of Light--the Mabon--at Winter Solstice.

Persephone and I have planned a festive rite to start off any month-long holiday merriments you may have planned. Details are below. Please join us!

The ritual will be held at my place on Capitol Hill (near Volunteer Park). I will send out the address and directions to those of you who RSVP. There is street parking on 15th Ave and I live on the number 10 bus line.

We will begin the gathering at 7:00pm, Tuesday, December 16.

What to bring if you can:
Meaningful objects that you would like to empower on the Alban Arthan altar
and/or symbols of things you would like to bring into your life
Non-perishable food item for Northwest Harvest
Snacky-type food to share after the ritual
Ritual garb if you have it

You will find the complete ritual script on http://druid.meetup.c....

Rough Outline of the Ritual
Grounding
Calling of Directions/Raising Energy
Enclosing the Circle/Establishing Sacred Space
Lighting of the Candles/Welcoming the Strengthening Sun
Honoring of the Yule Log
Burning of the Wishing Branch/wishes for youself, someone else, and the Earth
Closing
Eisteddfod*/Cakes and Ales

*an Eisteddfod is a sharing of creative talents. Bring a poem or song as an offering!

We hope to see you then!

Blessings!
Persephone and Moss...