Silver Maples and the Longest Night (Solstice 2025)
About this episode
In this special episode, Rev. Marcella reflects on the Winter Solstice, her podcast's anniversary, and shares wisdom from her grandfather while exploring themes of darkness and storytelling.
Today is the Winter Solstice—the 'Season of Stories.' It is also my podcast’s 1st anniversary and my grandfather’s birthday. In this special episode, I’m traveling back to a farm in Putnam County, Ohio, to an orange hammock stretched between two silver maples. Join me as we explore the 'cocoon' of the longest night and the farmer’s wisdom of trusting the dark. 🌲✨
People in this episode
Host: Rev. Marcella Velandia Ciccotelli
Topics covered
- Winter Solstice
- spirituality
- family
- nature
- storytelling
- trusting the dark
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Putnam County, Ohio
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