We are slowly carving out more of our own family traditions as the the seasons pass and this winter Solstice was no exception. We had a lovely Solstice day building and decorating a sacred cave (inspired by this book) with rocks we found from around our garden and pine needles from last years Summer Solstice /Christmas tree. Zahra added some beeswax figures, a mother and child, a fire to keep them warm, a beeswax tealight and some special gems. I think the fairies might be visiting this little place soon! We baked, filling the house with the delicious smell of roasting pumpkin, baking bread, cocoa and the wintery scent of Solstice pine. There was a lot of waiting and a pair of helping hands from a very excited girl who loves these traditions as much as I do. And when the light faded just a fraction later than it had the day before we lit our lanterns, new and old, enjoyed warm company, filled our bellies and sat by the firelight.
Cxo
