Ceej and I celebrate the Summer Solstice by eating fresh good food, sending flowers down a river, and by making wishes while jumping over a "bonfire". This year our bonfire came in the form of candles since we weren't sure of a place to go where bonfires would be permitted. Each person gets to jump over the candles three times, each time making a wish.This year all 6 of our wishes had to do with becoming more deliberate stewards of the earth...walking/biking even more and avoiding the purchase of new things (used they must be). We also wished for more boldness, courage, and love in sharing the gospel of stewardship.
For those of you who couldn't be here, any wishes you'd like to add?
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I love reading about your traditions! They are so inventive and sweet! I am inspired, and always looking for ways to be kinder to this earth so please, do be bold and share share!
Growing up, we always jumped over a bonfire, too!
Except we did it on St. John's day, four days after the summer solstice, and we would make the bonfire out of our christmas tree (we always saved it in the back yard- we didn't keep it up for six months!).
I love summertime bonfire-jumping.
Growing up, we always jumped over a bonfire, too!
Except we did it on St. John's day, four days after the summer solstice, and we would make the bonfire out of our christmas tree (we always saved it in the back yard- we didn't keep it up for six months!).
I love summertime bonfire-jumping.
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