talk_to_the_hand
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Dear X
Halcyon
Sundown Dec 15th thru Sunset Dec 29th
Anciently among the Greeks this was the merged myth of Alcion and the Kingfisher bird. This became a Time of peace when all wars were suspended during the period starting seven (7) days before the Winter Solstice and ending seven days after the Solstice. This evolved into an extended Solstice (Yule) celebration. . Halcyon was adopted as a time of peace by the Arch Druids (Witches) in about 30 C.E. Halcyon is celebrated as a fifteen (15) day period where in the members of the Craft hold an "open house" symbolized by a light in the window. Such a house has potables and consumables on hand, and good cheer is offered to all. This is a time when old differences and conflicts are resolved or at least held in abeyance for the duration of Halcyon. The candle is viewed by some as a light offered against the darkest time of the year.
A candle displayed in the window during Halcyon is also seen as an invitation to resolve old conflicts as well as a time of sharing the joy of the season.
The candle is lit till the 29th. Then it gets blown out for good. That, not revenge, was the point.
The 29th. Will you speak?
Halcyon
Sundown Dec 15th thru Sunset Dec 29th
Anciently among the Greeks this was the merged myth of Alcion and the Kingfisher bird. This became a Time of peace when all wars were suspended during the period starting seven (7) days before the Winter Solstice and ending seven days after the Solstice. This evolved into an extended Solstice (Yule) celebration. . Halcyon was adopted as a time of peace by the Arch Druids (Witches) in about 30 C.E. Halcyon is celebrated as a fifteen (15) day period where in the members of the Craft hold an "open house" symbolized by a light in the window. Such a house has potables and consumables on hand, and good cheer is offered to all. This is a time when old differences and conflicts are resolved or at least held in abeyance for the duration of Halcyon. The candle is viewed by some as a light offered against the darkest time of the year.
A candle displayed in the window during Halcyon is also seen as an invitation to resolve old conflicts as well as a time of sharing the joy of the season.
The candle is lit till the 29th. Then it gets blown out for good. That, not revenge, was the point.
The 29th. Will you speak?