A happy Solstice to all the readers of this blog…
Shinto doesn’t seem to do anything to celebrate the occasion, but my neo-pagan sympathies tell me that it’s a grand occasion for lighting fires and making merry revelry to keep away the dark spirits. From here on in, the days will start to lengthen and there’s the prospect of spring at the end of the tunnel… something to look forward to at this time of deep midwinter.
Kyoto musician Keith Adams has prepared a fine pagan offering to celebrate the solstice, which I recommend giving a listen to… There’s a brief historical background before the song, which may not be Shinto but is certainly seasonal… and that’s what Green Shinto is all about.
Whatever you’re celebrating this festive season, have a good one!
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And a blessed solstice to you as well. Don’t eat too much KFC! :)
haha… as a vegetarian, I’m glad to give the KFC chickens a festive reprieve…