Zebedeo
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Wed Dec-20-06 12:08 PM
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Happy Winter Solstice to the pagans |
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on the board. All the best to you and your families. :)
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Double T
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Wed Dec-20-06 12:17 PM
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1. Thank you!!! And a Happy Winter Solstice back to YOU!!! |
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Pagan:
(a) a person who follows a religion other than the Judae-Christian Monotheistic faith of Islam, Judaism, or Christianity.
(b) faiths including but not limited to Druidry, Witchcraft, Hindi, Native American Spirituality, and the belief in the mono/polytheistic religions of our ancestors.
(c) modern day spirituality based on a reverence of nature and a connection to the cosmos through oneself.
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Wed Dec-20-06 12:19 PM
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And happy holidays to you!
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Cassandra
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Wed Dec-20-06 12:27 PM
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3. Not a pagan, however... |
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I'm attending a winter solstice event tonight with crystal healing bowls sounds (music?) and am looking forward to it.
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Zebedeo
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Wed Dec-20-06 12:50 PM
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Just giving a shout out to those who are. Here's hoping you have an enjoyable evening. :)
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Wed Dec-20-06 12:29 PM
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The Winter Solstice is just after midnight on the 22nd.
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Zebedeo
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Wed Dec-20-06 12:46 PM
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for the early greetings. :(
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Bill McBlueState
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Thu Dec-21-06 05:29 PM
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So here in the eastern time zone, it'll be just after 7 pm on the 21st.
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Wed Dec-20-06 12:39 PM
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5. May the growing Sun warm you |
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May the longer days increase your light.
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Wed Dec-20-06 12:45 PM
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6. what is a pagan exactly ? |
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Wed Dec-20-06 01:01 PM
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10. Ring Out, Solstice Bells |
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Now is the solstice of the year. winter is the glad song that you hear. Seven maids move in seven time. Have the lads up ready in a line.
Ring out these bells. Ring out, ring solstice bells. Ring solstice bells.
Join together ‘neath the mistletoe, by the holy oak whereon it grows. Seven druids dance in seven time. Sing the song the bells call, loudly chiming.
Ring out these bells. Ring out, ring solstice bells. Ring solstice bells.
Praise be to the distant sister sun, joyful as the silver planets run. Seven maids move in seven time. Sing the song the bells call, loudly chiming.
Ring out these bells. Ring out, ring solstice bells. Ring solstice bells. Ring on, ring out. Ring on, ring out.
- IAN ANDERSON (JETHRO TULL)
:party::party::party:
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Bill McBlueState
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Thu Dec-21-06 05:31 PM
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Ian Anderson is pretty darn cool. And I like songs in seven time.
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Wed Dec-20-06 01:35 PM
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11. Happy Solstice, everyone! |
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Gods rest ye merry Pagan folk Let nothing you dismay Remember that the sun returns Upon this Solstice day! The growing dark has ended now And spring is on its way Oh, tidings of comfort and joy Comfort and joy! Oh, tidings of comfort and joy!
Blessed Be, Rhiannon
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Thu Dec-21-06 05:32 PM
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Did that song come before or after the other one? Either way, it's pretty cool.
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Thu Dec-21-06 12:00 AM
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The hubby and I are observing Dionysia tonight (mmm) and Solstice tomorrow (as an observance of Apollon). I'm Hellenic and he's a Deist, but he's great about helping me to feel comfortable observing the rites.
:toast:
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Thu Dec-21-06 05:35 PM
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No need to follow any particular religion to appreciate celestial motions. :)
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