First night of winter …. The longest night of the year. Our ancestors would light huge fires to chase back the darkness . My pagan friends still do that today . In fact most cultures have some sort of light festival around this time of year to lift peoples spirits as the nights grew longer Chanukah . Christmas , Yule, santa Lucias day, quanza, Diwali belting… All involve fire, gifts and prayer.
I for one news that now. I have to confess that the dark days and long nights burrow into my soul. Its a hard time of year to get through… But even tomorrow will be a bit brighter .. And the next day brighter still .. Lets keep our eyes on the dire for now
Happy Chanukah , hag sameach, blessed be

Nite all, nite Sam
-me