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#Post#: 64177--------------------------------------------------
spring equinox
By: peony Date: March 4, 2021, 10:38 pm
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I like to celebrate the spring equinox by putting out a candle
with pastel ribbons tied around it, assorted dyed eggs, and
(plastic) fern leaves, on a square moss-green platter. I'm not
Wiccan or Pagan, I just like to do it because I like the hope
and new beginning that spring represents. Does anyone else have
a spring equinox celebration or observance that they like to do
and feel comfortable sharing?
#Post#: 64199--------------------------------------------------
Re: spring equinox
By: Jayhawk Date: March 5, 2021, 1:36 pm
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That sounds lovely. Nothing specifically for the equinox, but I
do like to change the wreath on my front door this time of year
to a spring-themed one. May get out some easter decorations
soon, too. I did buy a new table cloth recently that I want to
put out this weekend.
#Post#: 64203--------------------------------------------------
Re: spring equinox
By: GardenGal Date: March 5, 2021, 3:13 pm
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Peony - I love your description of your celebration of Spring!
My family celebrates the Winter and Summer Solstice with
parties, but for Spring Equinox we no longer do anything
special. When our son was little we'd plant bulbs for the Fall
Equinox as a sign of our hope for the coming Spring. He's
nearly 45 now, so my memory is a bit rusty, but I think that for
Spring Equinox we used to have our first outdoor picnic of the
year.
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Re: spring equinox
By: Lilipons Date: March 5, 2021, 3:54 pm
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Our Wedding anniversary (38th this year) is March 19th. Mr.
Pons chose the date because it was mid-way between St. Pat’s Day
and the vernal equinox so he wouldn’t forget it. As a result,
it’s always been a fun time —- even if the fun comes with a near
surfeit of green carnations and corned beef.
#Post#: 64208--------------------------------------------------
Re: spring equinox
By: Wanaca Date: March 5, 2021, 4:48 pm
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When I was young, I would always tell people that the first day
of Spring was my favorite holiday. They told me that it wasn't
a holiday. I didn't care. It was my favorite holiday. Every
year my parents even let me take the day off school to
celebrate.
As an adult, I always got out every vase, pitcher, and anything
that could hold flowers and cleaned them up. Then I'd go out
and buy lots of flowers. I filled my apartment with flowers
every year. They were everywhere. I also used my vacation and
took that week off. I didn't do anything special---I just
enjoyed the time of the year. I'd decorate the house, put away
winter clothes, and take walks in the parks.
I stopped buying flowers about 10 years ago because we had too
many cats. They would eat the flowers and knock over the vases.
I still love my holiday, but I don't celebrate like I used to.
I don't have any vacation time this year, but I might do
something since it's on a Saturday. Maybe this thread will give
me some inspiration.
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Re: spring equinox
By: peony Date: March 5, 2021, 5:17 pm
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[quote author=GardenGal link=topic=1999.msg64203#msg64203
date=1614978838]
Peony - I love your description of your celebration of Spring!
My family celebrates the Winter and Summer Solstice with
parties, but for Spring Equinox we no longer do anything
special. When our son was little we'd plant bulbs for the Fall
Equinox as a sign of our hope for the coming Spring. He's
nearly 45 now, so my memory is a bit rusty, but I think that for
Spring Equinox we used to have our first outdoor picnic of the
year.
[/quote]
I like the imagery of the bulbs sleeping and hoping through the
cold and snow and then waking up when it's springtime.
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Re: spring equinox
By: peony Date: March 5, 2021, 5:19 pm
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[quote author=Wanaca link=topic=1999.msg64208#msg64208
date=1614984515]
When I was young, I would always tell people that the first day
of Spring was my favorite holiday. They told me that it wasn't
a holiday. I didn't care. It was my favorite holiday. Every
year my parents even let me take the day off school to
celebrate.
As an adult, I always got out every vase, pitcher, and anything
that could hold flowers and cleaned them up. Then I'd go out
and buy lots of flowers. I filled my apartment with flowers
every year. They were everywhere. I also used my vacation and
took that week off. I didn't do anything special---I just
enjoyed the time of the year. I'd decorate the house, put away
winter clothes, and take walks in the parks.
I stopped buying flowers about 10 years ago because we had too
many cats. They would eat the flowers and knock over the vases.
I still love my holiday, but I don't celebrate like I used to.
I don't have any vacation time this year, but I might do
something since it's on a Saturday. Maybe this thread will give
me some inspiration.
[/quote]
That's really beautiful!
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Re: spring equinox
By: gramma dishes Date: March 6, 2021, 8:35 am
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[quote author=peony link=topic=1999.msg64212#msg64212
date=1614986249]
[quote author=GardenGal link=topic=1999.msg64203#msg64203
date=1614978838]
Peony - I love your description of your celebration of Spring!
My family celebrates the Winter and Summer Solstice with
parties, but for Spring Equinox we no longer do anything
special. When our son was little we'd plant bulbs for the Fall
Equinox as a sign of our hope for the coming Spring. He's
nearly 45 now, so my memory is a bit rusty, but I think that for
Spring Equinox we used to have our first outdoor picnic of the
year.
[/quote]
I like the imagery of the bulbs sleeping and hoping through the
cold and snow and then waking up when it's springtime.
[/quote]
I love that imagery too!
#Post#: 64233--------------------------------------------------
Re: spring equinox
By: Nikko-chan Date: March 6, 2021, 4:29 pm
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I am going to celebrate by baking something.... and also spring
cleaning the house slowly leading up to the holiday.
#Post#: 64253--------------------------------------------------
Re: spring equinox
By: mime Date: March 8, 2021, 12:44 am
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Apart from my Easter traditions, I do celebrate in two ways:
First, each year I try my hand at pysanky. I've never done it
enough to get a steady hand and clean lines, but still fun to
try.
Second, I take time to plan some travel. It's like I see the
snow melting and have a day or two without a jacket and start
thinking of the places we can get out and see again. I won't
have as much travel as normal this year, but it will feel like
quite a celebration to get out and see something new again!
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