Re-envisioned traditions, activities and recipes to try, here is a bucket list I have put together for our family to tackle this holiday.
- wishing on a pine one http://diyintheforest.blogspot.com/2020/06/pinecone.html?m=1
- make a wreath https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.sunset.com/lifestyle/wellness/winter-solstice-rituals-nature/%3famp
- donate unwanted things in a group of friends or outreach group on social media
- upcycle something special but means nothing to you, and display it amongst your own decorations
- make your own ornaments ( we will also be making a toy for the house pets) https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.wikihow.com/Make-Felt-Ornaments%3famp=1
- bake a cake https://bromabakery.com/winter-solstice-cake/
- wrap thoughtful things for someone
- decorate a holiday tree https://www.newsweek.com/christmas-tree-origin-story-pagan-tradition-1254178
- make a hearty meal
- discover modern interpretations of appreciating lore and heritage of the regions of land you or your family are descended from.
- share personal stories with others! https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20364651
- discover music all over again https://www.encyclopedia.com/environment/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/winter-solstice-songs
- keep up lessons and learning, there are some beautiful ones you can find here https://printables.montessorinature.com/ (we also have 10-frame counter cards on the TPT shop for winter solstice, Hanukkah, Yule, and Christmas!)
Taking things in stride and planning activities out for the week, concentrating not on celebrating but on transitioning in routine and looking towards the new year, we do have from just before the night is the longest (or shortest!) until January to get it all done.
Joyeux Noel! And Merry Yule!
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