Finding Peace Between Christian Tradition, Celtic Rituals and Natures Rhythms

About this episode

The episode explores the integration of Christian traditions, Celtic rituals, and the natural rhythms of the seasons during the Christmas season.

This Christmas season, I was struck with a new awareness: that I could celebrate and honor the traditions of Christianity, Celtic celebrations and the natural rhythms of the seasons and solstice. What a revelation: to be able to celebrate and honor various traditions in the returning of the light, both the physical, natural light of the sun and days getting longer. And, the celebration of the Christ Light that was emulated through Jesus. What do you think? How do you...

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Haykel

Topics covered

• Christianity
• Celtic traditions
• natural rhythms
• celebration
• spirituality

Keywords

• Christian tradition
• Celtic celebrations
• solstice
• Christ Light
• celebration of light

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Christmas

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