‘Miscellany’ Archives
Journey Through the Dark
“Night and dark are good for us. As the nights lengthen, it”'s time to reopen the dreaming space.” ”” Jeanette Winterson BY PATRICK CABELLO HANSEL As the days grow shorter and the nights grow colder, we are still drawn outside at night. There is mystery in a winter night, there is danger, there is hope that someone will welcome us. Cultures around the world””at least in the northern hemisphere””have developed celebrations that recognize the terror of the sun leaving while celebrating, even demanding its return. Many of these celebrations involve lighting candles or bonfires: Candles on the head of Santa Lucia (“Holy Light”) in Scandinavia. Lighting of the Hanukkah (“Festival of Lights”) candles for Jews, to remember the miracle of the oil when they rededicated the temple after the Macabbean revolution. The Christmas tree and its earth-based and Christian antecedents of celebrating the winter solstice. Many of these [...]
Awesome The Alley Newspaper Turns 40!
News comes and goes, so do newspapers, but The Alley Newspaper has ridden the waves of change for 40 years! Gather and launch an enjoyable year of celebration! in collaboration with American Swedish Institute”'s Holiday Open House for Phillips Neighbors ~ FREE ~ Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015 5:00 to 8:00 Holiday Refreshments American Swedish Institute 2600 Park Ave. Info: editor@alleynews.org, P.O. Box 7006 Mpls., MN 55407 or 612-990-4022
