On Yule

Since the cave we have tried to make the old gods smile. Each year we fail and winter comes. #CLNolan

"Wings are for flying, not frying" ...nice quote, nicer sentiment.  Animal-friendly consumerism could be a major future trend. Until 16 years ago I too gorged myself on turkey every Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 27th...and my mouth watered long after at the remembered taste of turkey soup on the 28th or 29th, a meal which constituted one of the culinary highlights of my year.

Now, though the smell of meat still does not repulse me, some thoughtless things just can't stand up to an onslaught of values, so, all the trimmings, certainly...but no meat for me once again this year.

See also (Halcyon content):

• On Imbolc
• On Ostara
• On Beltane
• On Litha
• On Lammas
• On Mabon
• On Samhain

See also (others' content):

• The Shortest Day: A Lyrical Illustrated Invitation to Presence with the Passage of Time, Our Ancient Relationship with the Sun, and the Cycles of Life
• Out in the Dark - Edward Thomas
• Being with the Dark