In the northern hemisphere, the pagan celebration of the winter solstice was subsumed by the Christian faith and turned into the celebration of Christmas. Sing along with me the older, more earth-centered rendition of “Hark the Herald Angels Sing”
Hark the herald angels sing.
“Glory to the coming Spring.
Peace on earth and mercy mild
Hugging trees is more our style”Joyful, all ye people rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With the angelic host proclaim:
“Love this earth or else bedlam.”Hark the herald angels sing.
“Glory to the coming Spring.”
Here in the southern hemisphere, the red colours of the holiday season are certainly evident in the above trumpeting kangaroo paws flowers.
To view some tinkling lights on a green “Christmas tree”, I only have to walk among the she-oaks after a dusting of heavenly mist.
My best wishes to all in this festive season. Whatever your creed or faith, may peace prevail on Earth.
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