Winter Solstice

Before I stayed at home with my kids, I was an Elementary School teacher.  I was the one on the Fourth Grade Team who taught science.  Science teachers LOVE stuff like the Winter Solstice!!! We unabashedly geek out over it.  It is called the shortest day of the year…the day with the most darkness and the least light. Before you allow yourself to get too depressed, remember, there is only more and more light from here on out. Once today is over, you’ve made it through the darkest day of the year!

I found this blessing a while ago online and thought it would be fun to share.  I had to retype it over one of my own photos because there was a typo in the original post. Unfortunately, I don’t remember who wrote it to give them credit, but I didn’t write this myself. I just thought it was nice.

If you’re interested in sharing more about the Winter Solstice with your children, I highly recommend the book, The Shortest Day by Wendy Pfeffer. It combines science, history and cultural celebrations into a beautiful and manageable book for little ones.

And, on your darkest days, remember that life is full of cycles. Stay strong and look for the light…it is surely on the way. Remember your light within and share it with others to make their days brighter. Wishing you a cozy Winter Solstice filled with peace and the knowledge that more light will fill your life in the months to come.