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.