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12/16/2007
9:46:17 am EST
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Druids Mark Winter Solstice, Return Of Longer Days
Author: John Darling Source: Mail Tribune (OR)
Title: DRUIDS MARK WINTER SOLSTICE, RETURN OF LONGER DAYS
For the valley's several dozen Druids, the big event of the holiday season comes when winter solstice arrives Friday and they gather in circles to honor the return of lighter and longer days, then feast together.
That's what's important to Druids — nature and honoring markers like the shortest day of the year that promises a return to spring and warmth. And, although almost all written accounts of the ancient Druids have been lost, modern followers in three local groups (called "groves"), will gather to thank and celebrate the sun and all living things, then have songs and a potluck dinner.
Most people have never heard of Druids, ancient or modern, explains John Michael Greer, author and head of the Ancient Order of Druids in America (www.aoda.org). What they look like is regular folks, often wearing long white robes, "receiving the immense gifts of nature" and celebrating the start of the four seasons and midpoints between them, starting with a proclamation of peace.
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NOVA (New Brunswick, New Jersey) - Email Me
I am surprised the author says that few have ever heard of Druids. I learned about them in grade school. I remember learning how they worshiped the oak, mistletoe and wore white robes and holly wreath headdress.
The description is interesting, as I had been taught they were rather stoic, revered, even feared.
Has noone heard of the Order of Druids in England of which Winston Churchill was a member? I wonder what they would say to this article. I think they are more secretive, like the Masons are, but don't think they are only into laughter and parties.
Oh well, guess one must be one, to know one.
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