Friday, December 21, 2012

Happy Yule!



Yule

The Winter Solstice celebrates the rebirth of the sun.

The cultural winter holidays that share this Solstice time
focus on the return of light and the birth of something precious and holy.

We are offered a time to connect with each other.
Feast
Make Merry

The earth rests, dreams.

We smell wood smoke, spices like cinnamon, clove, cranberries, tangerines and oranges.

Green that never dies celebrated with balsam, pine, spruce, holly.



Christmas Postcard


It is a festival of light.
The Sun -- Son will return. 

Light those candles.
Get out the strings of electric lights.
Make the winter season a season of light.

Thank you to Beth for hosting Postcard Friendship Friday each week.
This postcard is from the Victorian Design Christmas Postcard Book 
published by Darling and Company, Seattle.

Wishing YOU well, much joy and a Happy Yule!


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14 comments:

  1. Debra She Who SeeksDecember 21, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    Brightest Winter Solstice blessings to you, Snap!

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  2. MariaDecember 21, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Hello Snap! It's a very peaceful and cheerful Christmas/holidays celebration I got from reading your post. I can't wait to be with my family.

    Merry Christmas & Happy New Year for you and your family :) Happy PFF!

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  3. PondsideDecember 21, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    What a pretty card that is.
    We are all lit up in readiness here. Bring on the light!

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  4. Sheila @ A Postcard a DayDecember 21, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    It's a most beautiful card. I love holly. As they do every year, the birds have had all the berries from the bur bush.

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  5. LiT Web StudioDecember 21, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Yes of course! Today is the shortest day and the Winter Solstice! What a lovely reminder...Happy PFF...and Merry Xmas!

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  6. LuluDecember 21, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    Though all the leaves haven't fallen, the weather seems right for a first day of winter. I wish you the merriest of days.

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  7. Beth NiquetteDecember 21, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    What a beautiful postcard. I LOVE it! Thank you so much--and Happy Winter Solstice--and Joyful Holidays--and Merry Christmas!

    ((hugs))

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  8. VioletSkyDecember 21, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    And, look, we are all still here! ;)
    I am anxious for those longer days.....

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  9. AnitaDecember 21, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    .♥..•*¨*★ ☆.love☆¸¸.•♥Happy Christmas.♥..•*¨*★ ☆.love☆¸¸.•♥

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  10. AnonymousDecember 21, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    Happy yule to you! Enjoys your twinkle lights.....Merry Christmas. xox

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  11. Michele M./ Finch RestDecember 21, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    Well and beautifully done, Snap.

    My best to you as well.

    Hugs,

    Michele

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  12. SherryDecember 21, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    Yes to the Yule and the Solstice!

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  13. bjDecember 22, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Oh, yes, we love the lights...lights on everything here at this blessed time of year.
    Have a wonderful Christmas, Snap.
    See ya next year. :)
    xo bj

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  14. eileeninmdDecember 23, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    Pretty post! I wanted to stop by and wish you a very Merry Christmas!

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