happy winter solstice!

the day of the winter solstice started with a lunar eclipse.  it was much cooler in person than it turned out in the photos. they say it was the first eclipse that happened together with the winter solstice in 400 years. i am happy to have had clear skies to witness it.

8:21 a.m. - december 21, 2010

and the shortest day of the year ended with a particularly spectacular sunset.

4:01 p.m. - december 21, 2010

i said i wanted to do some kind of solstice ritual, but the ritual of appreciating the light in the morning and in the afternoon, when it was here, seems to be all the ritual i need. it was a glorious day, but i will be glad to see the light returning.

how will you celebrate the solstice?