“The winter solstice provides a great opportunity for our families to share the principles behind our natural lifestyle with others, especially our children. Solstice celebrations can attune our family to Nature’s cycles. And, if we’re not religious, it can provide us with an alternative celebration to share with extended family and friends who are.
Many of the religious holy days celebrated by people around the world are linked in some way to the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and have ancient roots in pagan celebrations. The term solstice means “sun stands still” and, indeed, this is a time when the sun appears to halt in its apparent journey across the sky. The Roman feast of Saturnalia, honoring the god Saturn, was a week-long feast that included the observance of the winter solstice. Parties took place and houses were decorated with boughs of laurel and evergreen trees, and lamps remained lit to ward off the spirits of darkness. Much visiting took place, along with gift giving, and processions of revelers took to the streets. Pagan Scandinavia celebrated a winter festival called Yule or jul. Many of our Christmas traditions were inherited from these celebrations and you can incorporate them into your own solstice celebrations...along with creating your own personal traditions.” Article courtesy www.naturallifemagazine.com
“SMALL BITES”
SAVORY BUFFET MENU
Moroccan Spiced Chicken
with Pomegranate
Walnut Sauce
Grilled Flat Iron Steak
with Horseradish Cream Sauce
Huli Huli Barbecued Salmon
with Green Mango-Papaya Chutney
Santa Fe Corn Cakes
Topped with Avocado Salsa
Yellow and Red Tomato Caprese Toss
with Fresh Mozzarella, Sliced Red Onions and Basil
Grilled Vegetable and Creamy Havarti
Panini Bites with Sundried Tomato Pesto
and White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Pita with Edamame Hummus
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DESSERTS STATION
Chocolate Banana Bread Puddings with Bourbon Vanilla Cream
Crème Brulee Tarts
Lemon Ginger Cheesecake Push Pops
Assorted Mini Macaroons
Cherry Crunch Crumbles
Assorted Mini Cookies
Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee, Black and Herbal Teas
