I’m not a religious person, although I try to be tolerant and respectful of religious beliefs. Since I’m not religious sometimes I think it might be fun to have a non-religious celebration added to the mix in this ‘holiday season’. The best one I can think of is the Winter Solstice. To me this is a very practical and straightforward time for a holiday, because it is marked by something easily measurable- the shortest day of the year. Also, it is something that is relevant to people. We notice the days getting shorter and darker, and we’re pretty happy when they get longer again.
Of course, even though, to me, Winter Solstice is not a religious holiday,
to many people past and present it has been part of a religious event or
observance.
Here’s
some information on religious observances during winter solistice and
other religious observances during the month of December.
posted at 15:51 on Mon, 12 Dec, 2005 |
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