Solstice Sunday

The longest night of the year is almost upon us. Since it falls on a Sunday, and there's SNOW, I plan on celebrating. Since I can't have a discreet bonfire and drum circle anywhere closer than Alki, I figured I should look up some parties closer to home.

Shop local - celebrate with the 1300 block of Pine St., 12/21 from 4-7pm

• Bootyland, The Copper Vine & Whimsy invite you to join them for a Solstice evening of cider, cookies & great deals on last minute gifts:
  + Buy 2, Get 1 Free on Holiday Items at Whimsy
  + 10% off Gifts at Bootyland (Offer Valid WITH Other Coupons)
  + 20% off Any Item Purchased as a gift at The Copper Vine.
• My favorite part (besides the cider) - For each customer that mentions Unpaving Paradise when making a purchase, The Copper Vine will donate $5 to the park-to-be at John and Summit!
  

Yule - Public Yule ceremony at Edge of the Circle Books, 12/21 at 7pm

• The Aquarian Tabernacle Church will present a Yule Ritual this Sunday evening at Edge of the Circle Books (701 E. Pike St). This Ritual is open to the general public and the ATC will provide all items needed for the Ritual.

Fiery drama - Winter Solstice Fire Festival at Seattle Center, 12/20 & 21 from 4-9pm

• To quote the website:

The spectacle begins at 4pm with a performance recognizing the Winter Solstice. Orbis and Solaris create a dynamic outdoor performing art installation that weaves together words, movement, music, fire performances and large luminaries to transform the Seattle Center International Fountain into a stunning celestial wonder.

There are all the events that I know about. If my faithful readers know of any other nifty solstice celebrations, tell me in the comments so I can post it up.