Winter Solstice Altar Workshop

Overview

This annual sacred tradition has been celebrated across cultures for centuries. Come and explore what this may mean for you, and join in creating your own personal Winter Solstice altar to celebrate the return of the sun!

*No Walk-Ins Allowed - Register In Advance Online If You Need Assistance, Please Contact Chanda Chandaparkinson@Yahoo.Com

Winter days grow long here in Minnesota. The Winter Solstice symbolizes the return of the light, both without and within - and happens on December 21 each year. It is a magickal time, where the days begin to grow longer, and the sun makes its return in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a special time of deep inner remembrance, of who we are, and a sacred time to gather our strength until the return of spring. Let’s celebrate this time of year together in community with other like-minded souls.This annual sacred tradition has been celebrated across cultures for centuries. Come and explore what this may mean for you, and join in creating your own personal Winter Solstice altar to celebrate the return of the sun!

INCLUDED IN THIS WORKSHOP1. All supplies for your altar creation. Bring a small tray to practice setting up your own personal altar.2. A take-home guide including ideas, prayers, tips, and instructions for setting your winter solstice altar up at home.3. Instruction in a playful, fun and engaging atmosphere.4. Storytelling! Some personal and some rooted in winter solstice lore.5. Soft background music in celebration of the season.6. Exercises for inner reflection and journaling.

*this is not a Pagan class, and this is not a Wiccan class. All are welcome! You don't need to have had any experience with altars or ritual practices to participate in this class. The items, objects, practices and tips are borrowed from many different European folk magic traditions.