The Magic of the Winter Solstice Quotes

“It is important to connect with our own wondrous inner child during the Winter Solstice; this is a time of peace and dreaming to find a new way to relate to the world and ourselves. So much of our day-to-day lives is filled with work, duty and responsibilities of all kinds that it’s vital for our wellbeing to take this precious moment to shake ourselves free of restrictions and rediscover what truly gives us joy and hope.”
― Danu Forest, The Magic of the Winter Solstice: Seasonal celebrations to honour nature's ever-turning wheel

“The Winter Solstice, when the world appears to stand still, can serve as a moment out of time; an opportunity to reconnect with our own souls once again. As we mark the descent of the seasonal wheel and the height of the year’s darkness, we realize that the light and warmth of the sun will be returned to us.”
― Danu Forest, The Magic of the Winter Solstice: Seasonal celebrations to honour nature's ever-turning wheel

“Spiced cider This recipe is really easy to make and perfect for wassailing. For a non-alcoholic drink, replace the cider with apple juice. You will need 3 apples, grated 1½ litres/2½ pints cider or apple juice 75g/scant ½ cup brown sugar ½ tsp whole nutmeg, grated ¼ tsp ground cloves 3 tsp dried cinnamon stick, grated 2 tsp fresh ginger root, grated Place the apples in a large pan and cover with the cider, then cook for about 5 minutes or until the fruit is soft. Add the sugar and spices and gently simmer for 20 minutes to 1 hour, depending on your taste. Pour into a large cup or bowl to be shared around, while offering the blessing waes hael (‘good health’).”
― Danu Forest, The Magic of the Winter Solstice: Seasonal celebrations to honour nature's ever-turning wheel