Winter Solstice Traditions
The winter solstice is celebrated with ripening persimmons adorning trees, symbolizing the sun's rebirth. Ancient customs like placing evergreen branches symbolize life triumphing over darkness.
Embracing Retreat
Leading to the solstice, it's a time for retreat, nurturing ideas and energy for spring. Slowing down is valued, advocating unapologetic hibernation for renewal.
Winter: Farmer's Pause
Winter slows farming, shifting focus to tending hardy crops. The serene season offers introspection amidst nature's beauty.
Finding Beauty in Stillness
Slowing down unveils winter's splendor: bare branches' dance, vibrant evergreens against snowy backdrops.
Concerns Amidst Beauty
Climate change brings worries—weather shifts, fiercer predators, and altered seasons affect farming and the environment.
Seeking Reflection in Darkness
Winter's darkness invites reflection, urging solace and understanding amidst challenges.
Reimagining Solutions
Recognizing prior efforts' limitations, there's a need for introspective change in addressing global issues.