tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35670024.post7108291184360807350..comments2023-07-05T06:49:34.363-07:00Comments on emerging from the ashes: solstice celebrationfrom the asheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10505277568750065742noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35670024.post-17232152778179864332007-12-25T21:35:00.000-08:002007-12-25T21:35:00.000-08:00My family had a tradition that I really must blog ...My family had a tradition that I really must blog about: My 100% Gursikh Dad dressing up in a red suit with white trim and a red and white turban, that's right Santa Claus Singh. It had to be the flowing chest long white beard.<BR/><BR/>But...Santa with a Punjabi accent?!Maihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17093308712240415770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35670024.post-52299253630537639712007-12-25T21:27:00.000-08:002007-12-25T21:27:00.000-08:00What a beautiful memory you created with your fami...What a beautiful memory you created with your family! I love it.Sister Mary Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00642154849765529070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35670024.post-86813247408496610372007-12-25T13:57:00.000-08:002007-12-25T13:57:00.000-08:00mai- lol, you gave me this image of me snapping at...mai- lol, you gave me this image of me snapping at my son, "Just light the damn candles! I don't care if you don't like it, just do it! It's tradition!" NEVER!<BR/><BR/>chandelle- I'm sorry about your sickness. Maybe next year (or summer solstice!) you can find something fun for you and the family.<BR/><BR/>becca- Thanks!<BR/><BR/>sideon- Mmm, you're making my mouth water. I think I'll be able to smell all that brewing from here...<BR/><BR/>nomoxian- He loved the fire part. What kid wouldn't? And he felt very grown-up to be able to light candles himself (with the minor mishaps I mentioned).Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03561608843344403585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35670024.post-92117125907597300802007-12-25T02:00:00.000-08:002007-12-25T02:00:00.000-08:00that sounded so sweet, and a nice way to have a ha...that sounded so sweet, and a nice way to have a harmless but meaningful family get-together celebration without the religious baggage... and even though your son may be young, thankfully there wasn't a fire, and i'm sure it was a positive experience for him to be able to participate.Nomoxianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15578910097846136200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35670024.post-17594917769291163002007-12-24T22:42:00.000-08:002007-12-24T22:42:00.000-08:00I believe we may be starting a beer-brewing tradit...I believe we may be starting a beer-brewing tradition from here on out :) We bought supplies enough for 5 gallons of a lager, and 5 gallons of a honey pale (which uses 3 POUNDS of honey). <BR/><BR/>Hugs to you, FTA.Sideonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00563675498159890372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35670024.post-88089422327362318032007-12-24T09:33:00.000-08:002007-12-24T09:33:00.000-08:00Sounds lovely!Sounds lovely!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03707312160893238672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35670024.post-50334474768890073122007-12-23T17:42:00.000-08:002007-12-23T17:42:00.000-08:00that sounds so wonderful. we didn't do anything i...that sounds so wonderful. we didn't do anything interesting for the actual solstice, unfortunately - i have been really sick. but this sounds like a beautiful ritual. i'm forwarding this post to my husband for a good idea. thanks for sharing!C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06278966723822635150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35670024.post-62241463615810028672007-12-23T14:38:00.000-08:002007-12-23T14:38:00.000-08:00It published twice on my sign-in and then demanded...It published twice on my sign-in and then demanded another comment to subscribe to comments! Ah, blogger...Maihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17093308712240415770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35670024.post-30670027246985668622007-12-23T14:36:00.001-08:002007-12-23T14:36:00.001-08:00OMG such fun!Might I suggest brass or bronze or co...OMG such fun!<BR/><BR/>Might I suggest brass or bronze or copper candle holders? Not only safer than glass, but they can last for generations without breaking. Also metal for other objects you may want to use.<BR/><BR/>One danger to avoid, IMHO, tradition is good, mindless ritual is bad. It's easy to fall into the ritual trap.<BR/><BR/>I'll stop before I get carried away...<BR/><BR/>Since I have SAD, the winter solstice is really a time of hope for me. It's gonna get better, Kaur, I can tell myself - truthfully.Maihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17093308712240415770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35670024.post-89449966001033433622007-12-23T14:36:00.000-08:002007-12-23T14:36:00.000-08:00OMG such fun!Might I suggest brass or bronze or co...OMG such fun!<BR/><BR/>Might I suggest brass or bronze or copper candle holders? Not only safer than glass, but they can last for generations without breaking. Also metal for other objects you may want to use.<BR/><BR/>One danger to avoid, IMHO, tradition is good, mindless ritual is bad. It's easy to fall into the ritual trap.<BR/><BR/>I'll stop before I get carried away...<BR/><BR/>Since I have SAD, the winter solstice is really a time of hope for me. It's gonna get better, Kaur, I can tell myself - truthfully.Maihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17093308712240415770noreply@blogger.com