Winter 2014 Appalachian Pagan Alliance newsletter

We held our Yule luncheon just before Yule and it was well attended and marked by a fun gift exchange ritual. 
We are discussing having a big May Day Gathering like we used to years ago, complete with our ‘Appalachian” maypole in a spare tire, 
since Beth has finally moved up here to the mountains to help out.




-----------------------------QUOTES TO PONDER: 
(we’ve had this section of the newsletter in previous years, and going to return to using it this year.)

“There is a force in the universe, which, if we permit it, 
will flow through us and produce miraculous results.” --Mahatma Gandhi

Eheu, fugaces labuntur anni.” – (Alas, the fleeting years slip by.) --Horace

“Do one thing everyday that scares you.” --- Eleanor Roosevelt

“If your ship doesn’t come in, swim out to it” ---Jonathan Winters

“Anti-social behaviour is a trait of intelligence in a 
world full of conformists.” Nikola Tesla


“I’d rather regret the things I have done, than the things that 
I have not done.” ---Lucille Ball

“Dwell in the beauty of life, Watch the stars, and see yourself 
running with them.: ---Marcus Aurelius



---------------------------------------FROM OUR BOOK OF SHADOWS: 
Yuletide Poetry invoking the Holly King (AKA Santa Claus)



Lines by Tanila Price


The Faith 
Do you believe in Santa?
I do.
Do you believe in magick?
I do.
Do you believe that the world can
be filled with goodness, with kindness and with love?
I do.
All you have to do is believe.
Santa is here.
Magick is here.
A world of goodness, kindness and love is here.
All we have to do is believe



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Holy King Invocation by Ginger Strivelli



Today we do bid hail to our beloved holly King. 
With these ancient carols, we do again sing. 
he who is called father Christmas is returning yet again, 
As the Solstice's longest night has finally begun, 
We await you, Santa Claus, Lord of Winter, 
To honor you on this day that you always were, 
Saint Nicholas, patron of all the children on Gaia's sphere, 
This invocation, we pray, you do hear. 
Come and bless us on this season of the yuletide, 
Great Holly King, as you fly upon your sleigh ride, 
Whether your gifts to us be physical or spiritual, 
We know that they will always be most magical, 
Grateful, because we know your blessings' great worth, 
We offer a blessing of our own...Peace On Earth! 


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Winter Solstice by Sylvia Clay


On this the longest night of the year,
Let us remember those who are dear.
May the darkness let us rest,
And all year long may we be blessed.



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