Description
The longest
night happens twice a year at the winter solstice. It occurs in the northern
hemisphere in December and in the southern hemisphere in June. This Longest Night Milestone Moment provides
an opportunity for family and friends to gather together to celebrate this
special time of the year.
Over the
years people have gathered on the longest night around an outdoor fire sharing
hot drinks, fruit, nuts, songs, and stories as they celebrated renewed light
and warmth. Often, festivities continued inside with music, a large feat meal,
candles, and a Yule log dessert. It is a time to remember the shining light of
God’s love for us during the darkest time of the year.
This Milestone Moment includes a Four Key Faith Practices outline which encourages growing in our faith by recognizing the home and family gatherings as church, too. A simple five-step structure is also included to establish a solid base for faith formation and development.
These pottery Rituals and Traditions Stone for Gifting are individually hand-crafted
and available at a low cost to purchase and gift as meaningful reminders of
this Milestone Moment. They are a wonderful keepsake to remind us of God’s love
shining through the darkness in the world.