Autumn Equinox
September 20, 21, 22
Similar Celebrations: Mabon, Harvest Home, Alban Elfed
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DRINKS:
Cranberry Refresher |
ABOUT THIS HOLIDAY
Autumn Equinox is the second of three harvest celebrations. It is the culmination of the growing season and peak harvest. This was traditionally when the large harvest celebrations were held. It was a time to finally rest after harvest, to take stock, celebrate abundance, and give thanks. Autumn Equinox is a time when day and night are of equal length, when the balance between light and dark tips toward the darkness and slumber of winter.
At the Autumn Equinox, the work is done, for better or worse, the harvest is in. We organize the cupboards to make room for the bounty of the season as we prepare for the coming winter. It is also a good time to celebrate and wrap up personal projects. We take a moment to give thanks for all that the year has brought and consider what we need to emotionally prepare for winter's darkness.
The autumn Equinox menu honors variety and abundance: pies made with seasonal fruits, roast vegetables and meat, and the last of the fresh greens from the garden. Our family makes our "Thanksgiving" meals at this time of year.
At the Autumn Equinox, the work is done, for better or worse, the harvest is in. We organize the cupboards to make room for the bounty of the season as we prepare for the coming winter. It is also a good time to celebrate and wrap up personal projects. We take a moment to give thanks for all that the year has brought and consider what we need to emotionally prepare for winter's darkness.
The autumn Equinox menu honors variety and abundance: pies made with seasonal fruits, roast vegetables and meat, and the last of the fresh greens from the garden. Our family makes our "Thanksgiving" meals at this time of year.