09-05-2018, 06:44 AM
Right now, we are in the middle of the winter of the Saeculum, however in the middle of winter we know that spring will come eventually.
Throughout history different societies celebrated the midwinter solstice, which they had myths of gods either being born or dying and being reborn. In Northern hemisphere at this time of year in times past, the people slaughtered animals which they couldn’t feed during the winter, so it was the only time of year a plentiful supply of fresh meat was available. Also, much of the wine and beer made during the year was finally and ready for drinking of this time. Therefore; these holidays which celebrated the death and rebirth of life were also times for feasting and revelling.
Also they built structures in order to celebrate this time of year. For example; there has been a theory recently which argues that Stonehenge was built to celebrate the setting sun at the midwinter’s solstice. I hope one day I will visit Stonehenge on mid winter's day to experience what those people 4000 years ago experienced every midwinter's solstice.
In conclusion; we should see this moment in history, how matter as dark it can be as the moment which the old order will die and new one is born. I personally a new order has not come yet, however are experiencing the death of the old one.
Throughout history different societies celebrated the midwinter solstice, which they had myths of gods either being born or dying and being reborn. In Northern hemisphere at this time of year in times past, the people slaughtered animals which they couldn’t feed during the winter, so it was the only time of year a plentiful supply of fresh meat was available. Also, much of the wine and beer made during the year was finally and ready for drinking of this time. Therefore; these holidays which celebrated the death and rebirth of life were also times for feasting and revelling.
Also they built structures in order to celebrate this time of year. For example; there has been a theory recently which argues that Stonehenge was built to celebrate the setting sun at the midwinter’s solstice. I hope one day I will visit Stonehenge on mid winter's day to experience what those people 4000 years ago experienced every midwinter's solstice.
In conclusion; we should see this moment in history, how matter as dark it can be as the moment which the old order will die and new one is born. I personally a new order has not come yet, however are experiencing the death of the old one.