The JOY candle joins the first two of HOPE & LOVE, a reminder to spread positive messages in your wake because many people do not look forward to the festive season for various reasons.
I often join friends or host friends for supper before Christmas when we are all spread out. Celebrating the JOY of friendships, fellowships & support. We treasure our time together before returning to our own family time.
The JOY candle is a reminder to find Joy this week.
It is also a timely reminder for quiet time, for stillness when the pressures get loud for more & more.
I like to take time away to enjoy the traditional elements.
Yesterday I took a woodland walk, to breathe in the pine scented air, to pick up some fallen branches ahead of the winter solstice in a few days. It brings to mind to carol of The Holly & the Ivy - a reminder that our ancestors were connected to the seasons & their observances of bringing in greenery, of holly used in modest homes as decoration & symbolism of renewed life, of the burning yule logs kept burning or lit from a central one. These were important observances that gave hope in mid winter.
JOY in stepping away & appreciating simpler times.
Thank you for stopping by & visiting, it is appreciated
Dee 🌲 🌳🍂
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