cbessette t1_iyii2jz wrote on December 1, 2022 at 5:31 PM

Reply to comment by Dejan05 in Why “the Christmas feeling” is more profound than you think - some holiday themed philosophy by Melodic_Antelope6490

I started feeling that way some years ago, then I started thinking of Christmas more in the traditional pagan sense that it's a celebration that falls right around the Winter solstice here in the Northern hemisphere.

I see it as celebrations, feasts, music, and general merriment to dispel the darkness and cold. For me it's not about Santa or Jesus, it's just an excuse to celebrate that after the 21st, the days start getting longer instead of shorter- the cycle is turning back to the light.

I have my own little solo party by myself on Solstice eve where I build a bonfire outside, have some mixed drinks and just sit, me and the dog, watching the fire and enjoying the outdoors.

Dejan05 t1_iyii6sd wrote on December 1, 2022 at 5:32 PM

Your solo party sounds nice

cbessette t1_iyij8sd wrote on December 1, 2022 at 5:39 PM

It's my own little ritual of Winter, it puts things in perspective and gives me that same feeling I had as a kid sitting by the (real) Christmas tree looking at the little world in there among the branches.