Light in the Dark's Winter Solstice & Yule Celebration!

Light in the Dark's Winter Solstice & Yule Celebration!
Saturday December 27th.

Join the Light in the Dark Celtic Pagans & Esoteric Community for a mystical evening of connecting with angels and exploring a Celtic Yule celebration during a powerful Winter Solstice Ceremony. This event will delve into the realms of spirituality, mysticism, and ancient rituals, offering participants the opportunity to deepen their understanding of both inner and outer worlds. Whether you are drawn to Celtic traditions, Norse mythology, or esoteric Christianity, this gathering welcomes all seekers of alternative lifestyles and spiritual paths.

Experience the enchanting energy of ritual practices, tap into the wisdom of ancient religions, and engage in discussions on many Spiritual paths. Connect with like-minded individuals, share your spiritual journey, and embrace the mystical side of life. This night promises to be filled with inspiration, transformation, and soulful connections. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your spiritual horizons and participate in a community dedicated to exploring the depths of the occult and esoteric knowledge.

Community ~ Food ~ Wine ~ Fire Ceremony Meditation & Drumming!
We shall feast and commune our way into the deep cozy Winter of Solstice! We will be doing a Celtic burning bowl ceremony for personal intentions to bring real change into our lives! Joining with other beings adds power, friendship, and meaning to our Spiritual community. The Solstice is a powerful time to tap into the wisdom of the Earth, the darkness of Winter and the longest nights of the year, where we can increase our profound connection with Source, and the entire Cosmos.

Yule Meaning and symbolism

• Rebirth of the sun:
  The central theme of Yule is the "rebirth" of the sun after its lowest point on the winter solstice, marking the return of light and longer days.
• Reflection and new beginnings:
  The dark, cold winter is seen as a time for introspection. Yule encourages reflection on the past year and setting intentions for new beginnings and creativity in the year ahead.
• Hope and renewal:
  Decorating with evergreens, which stay green through winter, symbolizes the continuation of life and the hope for future growth.
• Unity and connection:
  Gathering with loved ones for feasting, storytelling, and celebrating around a fire fosters a sense of community and connection, similar to modern Christmas traditions.

Traditional practices

• Yule log:
  A large log, traditionally oak, is burned for twelve days, with a portion saved to light the following year's log.
• Evergreen decorations:
  Holly, mistletoe, and other evergreens are used to decorate homes, symbolizing life and warmth during the winter.
• Yule tree:
  A fir, pine, or spruce is decorated, often with handcrafted or "magical" ornaments, representing the Yule tree.
• Feasting:
  Yule was traditionally a time for feasting, often involving meat, and celebrating with great joy, setting aside work and quarrels.
• Rituals:
  Specific rituals are common, such as meditating on the sun's rebirth, making a Yule log, and decorating an altar with seasonal items.

Ley Lines: Our location is very near, or right on top of a Ley Line in the earth that connects us to all of the magical sacred sites around the world, so it is the perfect place to manifest and do magic!! Our space is a portal, and we have had much paranormal activity here, which makes for interesting meetings, and for effective manifestation to take place!

Winter Solstice:
Winter Solstice has been celebrated in cultures the world over for thousands of years. This start of the solar year is a celebration of Light and the rebirth of the Sun. In old Europe, it was known as Yule, from the Norse, Jul, meaning wheel.

Today, many people in Western-based cultures refer to this holiday as "Christmas." Yet a look into its origins of Christmas reveals its Celtic roots. Emperor Aurelian established December 25 as the birthday of the "Invincible Sun" in the third century as part of the Roman Winter Solstice celebrations. Shortly thereafter, in 273, the Christian church selected this day to represent the birthday of Jesus, and by 336, this Roman solar feast day was Christianized. January 6, celebrated as Epiphany in Christendom and linked with the visit of the Magi, was originally an Egyptian date for the Winter Solstice.

ABOUT US...
This community is for those who have many diverse individual belief systems, and do not wish to be linked to groups, covens, or organizations with specific agendas/religious beliefs, or memberships. 'To Each Her, Their, or His Own, is our Motto'.

We meet on, or near, Celtic Holiday Celebrations to hang out with other like-minded individuals from similar walks of life! We normally gather for Potlucks to hang out socially, and sometimes we do super casual Shamanic burning bag rituals for renewal and manifestation - there is Strength in numbers when it comes to prayer magic and manifestation! The holidays and moon cycles also add power to our intentions! Kick back, put your feet up and eat, drink and be merry with like-minded others while creating the life that you deserve!

LGBTA+++, Pagans, Christian-Pagans, Druid, Celtic, Norse, Viking, Spiritualist, Metaphysical, Walk-ins & Star Children, Other-Worldly paths/beliefs, as well as those who are on a non-committal Spiritual Path with no particular direction are welcome at all events and gatherings. There is no formal membership here. Only Rule: No one pushes their own beliefs/agendas at gatherings - but sharing of ourselves with one another in a diverse and welcoming atmosphere is our norm.

Spiritual Ceremonies and Holidays Observed from the Celtic/Christian Calendar - Reference Group New Orleans Galactic and Higher Consciousness Study Potluck events.

MORE ABOUT Yule:
Celebrate Yule with a series of rituals, feasts, and other activities. In most ancient cultures, the celebration lasted more than a day. The ancient Roman Saturnalia festival sometimes went on for a week.

Richard Heinberg, author of Celebrate the Solstice: Honoring the Earth’s Seasonal Rhythms through Festival and Ceremony (Quest Books, 1993) describes the solstices as “times of danger and opportunity; times for special alertness and aliveness.” In Iran, families often kept fires burning all night to assist the battle between the light and dark forces. In ancient Rome, where it was called Dies Natalis Invicti Solis, or the Birthday of the Unconquered Sun, masters even celebrated as equals with their slaves. Throughout history, celebrating the solstice has been a way to renew our connection with each other and with the numinous through acts of goodwill, special rituals, and heightened awareness.

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