Midwinter, Yule — at last the days will be growing longer! We here in the north feel this turn of the year keenly, longing for more length to the days and the sweet breath of spring. It’s no wonder at all that so many of the world’s most sacred holidays cluster around this time in the astronomical calendar — it’s a special time for rest, reflection, gathering, and the lighting of lights in celebration of brighter days to come. May you all be blessed in your celebrations and in the year to come!
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Image: “Portal” — a linocut from many, many moons ago, back when I was doing a lot of those. The ink was applied in a “rainbow roll” on the plate, then the print was hand-coloured with watercolours.