Despite the gloom of the day, Samhain definitely brought us some light. It was not a sunny, Summer light, reminiscent of salty seaside days. Nor yet an orange, fireside light, warm and toasty. This light was different. It had a luminosity that is hard to describe. Something of a moon or starlight. But more. A heartlight?
Introducing the babes to Samhain celebrations that we will build on year after year has been wonderful. That is the heartlight that will be stored and will last far and beyond this year's dark cycle. This light, like starlight, will stretch out across the ages and flicker in my heart for eternity.
Apple-Cinnammon Pancakes |
Licking the bowl clean |
Discovery of the existence of chocolate covered raisins results in unbridled joy! |
Discovery of the existence of chocolate covered raisins results in unbridled joy! |
We practiced on the way to their grandmother's door. Excitement building under the darkening sky. Ghostly children whooped and called and rushed around us. "Hello!" my little ones cried, completey unafraid, "Hello!"
More sweet things at Nana's house. A warm welcome and sticky, chocolate faces.
Tired eyes too. An eventful day. So many new things to process at the beginning of this Celtic New Year. They are sound asleep now, Oíche Shamhna magic colouring their dreams.
Flickering candles are colouring my evening. Their flames mimic my heartlight.
they are so precious, my heartlight is lifted by them.
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