December 21, 2012

The Reign Of Night.

The day of the winter solstice is a time of celebration for all of us here in the cold North. It indicates a conclusion of the reign of Night and the end of the period of perpetual twilight, which has ruled our world for the past many months.

The shortest day is upon us - yet slowly, by each week, light will commence its return, signifying that the best lies ahead.

Nevertheless, until the reign of light fully announces its presence, we take comfort in another kind of illumination - the multitude of candles that spread joy and create that one of a kind atmosphere throughout our homes, signaling that Christmas is almost here.


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15 comments:

  1. Brian Miller21 December 2012 at 14:26

    may the light overcome the darkness of these days...i wish you a very merry christmas as well with your new family...i hope it is full of love and happiness...smiles.

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  2. Rahul Bhatia21 December 2012 at 14:45

    The best lies ahead, could not agree more, Zuzana! Merry Xmas:)

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  3. A Lady's Life21 December 2012 at 16:21

    The best always still lies ahead :)
    Our snow is gone and it's back to green every where. Was nice while it lasted. Loved watching the snow fall.
    Maybe it will delight us again soon because it's still frosty outside.
    Love the lights.

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  4. Myrna R.21 December 2012 at 16:53

    Beautiful. Glad the candles make up for lack of sunshine. Have a Merry Christmas and may the New Year bring you joy and peace.

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  5. Anonymous21 December 2012 at 18:11

    Beautiful illuminations! I love the warm glow of a candle..it warms the heart on these cold days.
    Have a wonderful Christmas!

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  6. Catherine21 December 2012 at 18:19

    I love this season of light. It is very special and a lovely tradition. Have a wonderful Christmas Zuzana x

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  8. sprinkles21 December 2012 at 18:52

    Thank you for your sweet Christmas card email! It was kind of you to think of me. I haven't gotten my cards out yet this year. It's already the 21st, so I need to get on that!

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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  9. Elizabeth21 December 2012 at 18:55

    Finally the wintersolstic is there, after days of just grey darkness I'm so grateful for the minutes of extra light that lay ahead.

    The candles are burning, the christmaslights are doing their very best and knowing sunlight is returning to us makes it perfect.

    Merry Christmas Sweety to you and your beloved family.

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  10. Kath21 December 2012 at 23:25

    Such beautiful images.
    If I don't get back before Christmas Zuzana, I would like to wish you and your lovely family, a very happy holiday, with good health and much happiness for 2013.

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  11. Betsy Brock22 December 2012 at 01:39

    Yes, the longest night! The days only get longer from here on out! ;) Happy winter! Merry Christmas!

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  12. Tony22 December 2012 at 23:59

    Feliz Navidad...saludos Tony

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  13. A Plain Observer23 December 2012 at 00:32

    Although the worst is yet to come as the coldest days could be lurking around, I feel as if I had reached a milestone when the first day of winter comes. Once it's here, I can deal with it. Waiting for it makes it unbearably long.
    Merry Christmas dear Zuzana. So happy you have found this much happiness.

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  14. Jerry23 December 2012 at 22:11

    Light by candle is the most comforting and inviting light of all. And your delicious pictures prove it.

    Hugs and Merry Christmas.

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  15. SandyCarlson25 December 2012 at 01:20

    These are gorgeous. Thank goodness for the return of light.

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