Yule

A very merry Yule, everybody! Yesterday was technically Yule, but I'm celebrating today because I'm way less busy. I also had early X-mas with my family today, because we're going out of town to visit relatives tomorrow. Therefore, this will likely be my last post before the New Year. Among other things, I got a new Amaryllis flower from Ben, and some Harry Potter merchandise, books, and other art supply-type stuff. I'll be doing my Yule ritual after lunch, and making chocolate covered pretzels, plus all the packing I have to do for our trip. Whew, better get started!

Blessed Yule, and happy New Year!

December 19th, 2011

So, after going to my mom's church yesterday as per the usual, we stuck around for the church's gingerbread house decorating, and watched The Polar Express. Then mom and dad took the boys and I to Brookfield Zoo as a surprise, to see all their holiday lights. They were really quite impressive, and we got to see some of the animals too. I'll be posting pictures of course, but mom has to upload them first. Anyway, today then I went to school to help build set for our spring musical, and went Christmas/Yule shopping with mom. I got some gifts for the boys - animal figurines for Nick and a toy car for Ben - and another little thing for Hazelnut. ^_^ Tomorrow she and Raincloud are coming over and I'm really excited!

Sabbat Haikus

A collection of Sabbat haikus I wrote in 8th grade.

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Sun at its highest
This day is the longest yet
The feast of the Fey

Glorious harvest
Now winter food shall be reaped
The crops are ready

Night and day are one
Second harvest is prepared
Earth begins to sleep

Now the veil is thin
We honor those who have passed
It's the spirit-night

Our Lady does sleep
The Winter King awakens
Yule Log burns in hearth

Festival of Lights
From slumber the Maiden stirs
Life begins anew

The Sun God lays down
Inviting in the Goddess
Maiden turns Mother

Fires of Bel burn bright
God and Goddess share their love
The whole world blossoms

Coexist

Happy holidays, one and all!