How Do You Plan A Winter Solstice Party?
The winter solstice, the longest night of the year, is a significant holiday within the pagan community, as well as other cultures. Many countries mark this day with rituals, celebrations, traditions, food, drink and prayer. If you want to have your own winter solstice party, you can make it as simple or elaborate as you want, and follow any religious, traditional or cultural guidelines that appeal to you. Determine which culture or religion you want to model your party after. The ancient Romans marked the winter solstice at Saturnalia, where they honored Saturn, the god of sowing, by reversing the role of slaves and masters, exchanging gifts and lighting bonfires. The Greeks once honored the season as Lenaea, or the Festival of the Wild Women, where ladies left their homes for the mountains to drink and dance in honor of the wine god, Dionysus. Choose your location. The warmth of your home is an ideal setting—especially if you have a fire place to burn a Yule log—for the party is
