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Title: Happy Winter Solstice!
Post by: RoadKingLarry on December 21, 2021, 12:19:31 PM: Today we mark the beginning of the long slow walk back to Summer. I've long believed that the solstice should signify the new year instead of the essentially arbitrary January 1st point.

https://www.koco.com/article/winter-solstice-2021/38574240

https://www.learnreligions.com/about-yule-rituals-2562970
Title: Re: Happy Winter Solstice!
Post by: Ben on December 21, 2021, 01:38:48 PM: The slow walk back to Summer. A sad day indeed. Soon it will be the end of reading by the cozy fire and the start of weeds, mosquitoes, lawn mowing, heat, and the sun not setting till nearly 2200. =)
Title: Re: Happy Winter Solstice!
Post by: dogmush on December 21, 2021, 01:43:55 PM: First day of Yule. Hoist a mug.
Title: Re: Happy Winter Solstice!
Post by: MechAg94 on December 21, 2021, 02:30:04 PM: When did the Romans celebrate Winter Solstice? I know they had a similar celebration even if they didn't call it that. Our calendar has gone through a few changes since then.
Title: Re: Happy Winter Solstice!
Post by: Jim147 on December 21, 2021, 02:59:58 PM: Oh no, I forgot to do the sacrifices this morning.
Title: Re: Happy Winter Solstice!
Post by: 230RN on December 21, 2021, 03:05:20 PM: Quote from: Ben on December 21, 2021, 01:38:48 PM
The slow walk back to Summer. A sad day indeed. Soon it will be the end of reading by the cozy fire and the start of weeds, mosquitoes, lawn mowing, heat, and the sun not setting till nearly 2200. =)

:eyeroll: :roffle:

Yuletide greetings to all.
Title: Re: Happy Winter Solstice!
Post by: RocketMan on December 21, 2021, 04:15:55 PM: Quote from: Jim147 on December 21, 2021, 02:59:58 PM
Oh no, I forgot to do the sacrifices this morning.

I forgot, too. Do you have any spare virgins I could borrow?
Title: Re: Happy Winter Solstice!
Post by: dogmush on December 21, 2021, 05:21:07 PM: Quote from: RocketMan on December 21, 2021, 04:15:55 PM
I forgot, too. Do you have any spare virgins I could borrow?

None of the Gods want virgins, they are whiny, high maintenance, and don't know what to do in bed.

Sacrifice a nice 1911 or BHP. They'll appreciate that.
Title: Re: Happy Winter Solstice!
Post by: Declaration Day on December 21, 2021, 05:41:09 PM: Quote from: dogmush on December 21, 2021, 01:43:55 PM
First day of Yule. Hoist a mug.

Glad I'm not the only Nordic Heathen here! Happy Yule!
Title: Re: Happy Winter Solstice!
Post by: dogmush on December 22, 2021, 06:54:01 PM: Quote from: Declaration Day on December 21, 2021, 05:41:09 PM
Glad I'm not the only Nordic Heathen here! Happy Yule!

Thanks! Back at you. Sorry for the delayed response, I'm out camping and hiking this week.
Title: Re: Happy Winter Solstice!
Post by: K Frame on December 22, 2021, 08:42:50 PM: Quote from: Ben on December 21, 2021, 01:38:48 PM
The slow walk back to Summer. A sad day indeed. Soon it will be the end of reading by the cozy fire and the start of weeds, mosquitoes, lawn mowing, heat, and the sun not setting till nearly 2200. =)

At the rate I'm using pellets, I'm not going to come close to using the 40 bags I have.