12/21/12 - NNHS Newsletter - Winter Solstice |
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“Grant, O God/dess, thy Protection and in protection, Strength and in strength, Understanding and in understanding, Knowledge and in knowledge, the Knowledge of Justice and in the knowledge of justice, the Love of it and in the love of it, the Love of all Existences and in the love of all existences, the Love of God/dess and all Goodness.” - Nichols, 305 |
Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
Today's
Newsletter, marking the day's Winter Solstice, is especially for
Domi O'Brien ('64) of NH
and her daughter,
Avens,
but as we celebrate everything together here
with our big happy Typhoon family,
Good Yule to all!
Domi sent me this BONUS VIDEO last year:
BONUS #1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQFu3zwEDs0&feature=email - Ring Out Solstice Bells - Jethro Tull
No free midi file was available, but I think you'll enjoy that video, as well as this one she sent me on 12/05/11:
BONUS #2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2c7RywNkyY&playnext=1&list=PLpHndh_Qs8DK39sPYBNyFkSVYjoNU2bCf&feature=results_video - Winter Solstice & Yule Time Blessings - Winter Born by Unto Ashes
Thanks, Domi!
From http://www.cupofwonder.com/songs3.html#solstice:
This song is a dance to celebrate winter Solstice (mostly on the 22nd and sometimes on the 21st of December) and appeals to rejoice the lengthening of the days, c.q. the return of the light. In it druïds dance while the narrator calls for people to gather underneath mistletoe and give praise to the sun. For many European nations like the Celts, and the Germanic peoples this festival in ancient times was one of the major ones of the year, full of rites and ceremonies of which some survived the ages like the bonfire/fireworks. During its spread over Europe, Christianity claimed this festival by 'implanting' Christmas as a festival of light on the 25th of December. The back of the sleeve of the "Solstice Bells"-EP (released in 1976) has a brief anecdote describing how the Church coöpted the pagan winter solstice celebrating, Yule, and replaced it with Christmas... |
HOMEWORK:
The Winter Solstice is a Minor High Day, usually occurring around December 21st or so of the civil calendar. Also known as Yule and Midwinter, this is a day sacred to Sun, Thunder, and Fire Deities. Large fires were built outdoors and Yule Logs lit indoors, in order to rekindle the dying Sun and help it to return brightly to the Northern skies. Burnt logs and ashes from the Midwinter fires were kept as a talisman against lightning and house fires. It was also a custom in many parts of Paleopagan Europe to decorate live evergreen trees in honor of the Gods (cutting down a tree to bring indoors is a blasphemous desecration of the original concept). This is considered, along with Midsummer, the best day of the year to cut mistletoe. Among some Mediterranean Paleopagans, a date on or near this was celebrated as the Birthday of Mithras and/or the Feast of Saturnalia (which the Christians co-opted to use for the birth of Christ).
SAD NEWS:
From
Jack Nelson ('54) of Northern VA - 12/20/12, 8:47 PM - "Rest in Peace,
Dr. Ronald (Ron) Stallings, DDS":
It has just been
learned that Ronnie Stallings, NNHS Class of 1954, passed away
on November 17, 2012, at the age of 77, in Loris, South
Carolina. Ron had been living in a nursing home in Loris for
about five years. Ron's remains have been cremated and his son,
George, has been keeping the ashes.
There are no other
details at this time.
May God bless you and
keep you in eternal comfort, Ron.
Oh, I'm
so sorry to hear this, Jack!
You have my sincerest condolences on the loss of your classmate; thanks
for letting us know.
As no obituary appears to be available at this time, I've just added Ronnie to the Memorial Page for your class: |
THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:
Happy Birthday tomorrow to
Kitty Norman Haskins ('57) of VA
AND
Dottie Pegram Daniels (NNHS /
George
Washington HS - '64) of WV
AND
Harry Barritt ('64) of VA AND
Dale Mueller ('64) of VA
AND
Bill Rash ('67) of VA!
Happy Birthday this week to:
23 -
Tom Flax ('64) of VA AND
Joyce Lawrence Cahoon ('65) of VA
AND
Holly Hill Campbell (Hampton Roads Academy - '72)
of VA;
24 -
James Gay ('57)
AND
Ann W. Hutcheson ('57)
AND
Sandye Jordan Murray ('67) of VA;
25 -
Patsy Bloxom Meider ('57) of NC
AND
Doug Dickinson ('69) of VA;
27 -
Anita Morgan
Becker ('66) of VA!
Many Happy Returns to You All!
http://www.nnhs65.com/Happy-Birthday.html
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December 21, 1941 - A formal treaty of alliance between Thailand and Japan was signed in the presence of the Emerald Buddha in Wat Phra Kaew.
THIS DAY IN
1962:Friday, December 21, 1962 - Rondane National Park was established as Norway's first national park. |
From the Head Flagtwirler of 1965,
Janice
McCain Rose of
Northern VA - 12/20/12, 3:17 PM - "50's
Christmas Songs":
Merry Christmas, Carol & Paul
....thought I'd share these songs
with you and fellow Typhoons.....(see below).... |
50's Christmas
Songs ... many not played much any more. |
A Holly Jolly Christmas |
All I Want For Christmas |
A Marshmallow World |
Away In A Manger |
Blue Christmas |
Baby Its Cold Outside |
Chestnuts Roasting |
Christmas Alphabet |
Christmas In My Hometown |
Christmas Island |
Christmas Times A Coming |
Christmas Waltz |
Deck The Halls |
Frosty The Snowman |
God Rest Ye |
Hark The Herald Angels Sing |
Have Yourself A Very |
Here Comes Santa Claus |
Home For The Holidays |
I Heard The Bells On |
I'll Be Home |
It Came Upon |
Its Beginning To Look |
I Saw Mommy Kissing |
Jingle Bell Rock |
Jingle Bells |
Joy To The World |
Let It Snow |
Little Drummer Boy |
Oh Come All Ye Faithful |
O Holy Night |
O Little Town |
O Tannenbaum |
Rocking Around The |
Rudolph The Red |
Santa Baby |
Santa Claus Is |
Silver Bells |
Silent Night |
Sleigh Ride |
The Chipmunk Song |
The First Noel |
Up On The Housetop |
What Child Is This |
White Christmas |
White Christmas |
Winter Wonderland |
You're All I Want |
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MORE: Use the Heavens Gates LINK below to find a certain song or singer:
More great Christmas songs on the Heavens Gates sitemap
Thanks so much, Janice - the songs are fabulous, and I really appreciate
your input!
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Okay,
Typhoons, send us some more of your NEWS!
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From
http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/mayan.html:
The Mayan
Calendar - predicting the end of the world? The Mayan calendar moves in cycles with the last cycle ending in December 2012. This is often interpreted as "the world will end on 21 December 2012, at 11:11 UTC". Count down the seconds to “the end” The best doomsday prophecies in history The last day of the Mayan calendar corresponds with the Winter Solstice (or December Solstice), which has played a significant role in many cultures all over the world. The Maya didn't invent the calendar, it was used by most cultures in pre-Columbian Central America – including the Maya – from around 2000 BC to the 16th century. The Mayan civilization developed the calendar further and it's still in use in some Maya communities today. Wheels working togetherThe Mayan Calendar consists of three separate corresponding calendars, the Long Count, the Tzolkin (divine calendar) and the Haab (civil calendar). Time is cyclical in the calendars and a set number of days must occur before a new cycle can begin. The three calendars are used simultaneously. The Tzolkin and the Haab identify and name the days, but not the years. The Long Count date comes first, then the Tzolkin date and last the Haab date. A typical Mayan date would read: 13.0.0.0.0 4 Ahau 8 Kumku, where 13.0.0.0.0 is the Long Count date, 4 Ahau is the Tzolkin date and 8 Kumku is the Haab date..... End of the World?Will the world will end on 21 December 2012, at 11:11 UTC? The Mayan calendar completes its current “Great Cycle” of the Long Count on the 13th baktun, on 13.0.0.0.0. Using the most common conversion to our modern calendar (the Gregorian calendar) the end of the “Great Cycle” corresponds to 11:11 Universal Time (UTC), December 21, 2012, hence the myriad of doomsday prophecies surrounding this date. The MayaThe Maya kept historical records such as civil events and their calendric and astronomical knowledge. They maintain a distinctive set of traditions and beliefs due to the combination of pre-Columbian and post-Conquest ideas and cultures. The Maya and their descendants still form sizable populations that include regions encompassing present day Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador and parts of Mexico. |
From
Me
('65) of NC - 12/20/12:
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If
the world ends on Friday, then who counts calories on Thursday night?
Who worries about cholesterol? Take your pick from these options and dig
in.
The Mayan calendar ends on Friday, and it is apparently taking the rest of the world with it. You know what that means? Calories and cholesterol no longer matter. If the world ends tomorrow, what do you care if you're 10 pounds heavier or if your blood sugar is too high? So for tonight, skip the jello and leave the artificial sweetener on the shelf. Have at least one of these desserts, or more if you feel up to it. 1. Brownies - The big, thick, gooey kind. The melt-in-your mouth kind. Preferably still warm.2. Parfait - Quoth the Donkey: "Have you ever met a person, you say, 'Let's get some parfait,' and they say, 'No, I don't like no parfait?' Parfaits are delicious! Parfait's got to be the most delicious thing on the whole damn planet. You just say the word 'parfait' and I start slobberin'."3. Tiramisu - Classic Italian dessert. Who knew Ladyfingers could be this good? 4. Baklava - Get the authentic Greek stuff, not some Americanized knockoff. It should be made with, like, a stick of butter per slice of baklava. 5. Hot fudge sundae - You want whipped cream? Chopped nuts? Maraschino cherry on top? That's your call. The only thing that really matters is having enough hot fudge to form a little moat around your ice cream. 6. Apple pie (a la mode) - If you prefer cobbler, that's your discretion. We'll go with the All-American dessert here. 7. Cherries jubilee - You've always wanted to have one of those desserts that you set on fire before serving, right? So break out the liqueur and fire it up. Just make sure you don't burn the house down before you have a chance to eat it. 8. Triple layer chocolate cake - Two layers is not enough for the last dessert you'll ever eat. We would suggest four, but then it might topple over, and that would be a disaster. So three layers. 9. New York style cheesecake - Top it with the fruit of your choice. Or with drizzled chocolate. Or eat it straight and just let the rich cream cheese stick to the insides of your mouth for all eternity. 10. Chocolate chip cookies - The classic chocolate chip cookie is basically proof of the existence of God. Brown sugar and butter in perfect harmony, with the chocolate chips adding the counterpart. The cookies are warm and the milk is cold. See how many you can eat before you say "Enough." |
BONUS MAYAN RECIPE:
http://thehealthyeatingsite.com/savory-quinoa-vegetable-casserole/ - Savory Quinoa Vegetable Casserole
http://sunflowersathome.blogspot.com/2008/10/frost.html -
Frosty the Snowflake - "A steel crochet
hook and crochet thread allow you to make this frost snowflake. This is
a very detailed pattern that you can put out during the holiday season.
Add it to the top of a gift or add it as an embellishment too."
http://www.aestheticnest.com/2011/11/crochet-sparkle-snowflake-applique.html - Anneliese's Sparkle Snowflake Appliqué - "Using Red Heart Shimmer yarn and this fun Christmas crochet pattern you can make Sparkle Snowflake Appliqués. Add the appliqué to a top, a bag or even use it as a gift topper. This is an easy step by step tutorial to follow." http://www.favecrafts.com/Crochet-for-Christmas/Crocheted-Snowflake-Table-Runner-from-Red-Heart-Yarn - Mary Jane Protus' Dainty Snowflake Table Runner - Crochet this Dainty Snowflake Table Runner for the holidays. It's a beautiful centerpiece you can lay out when you have company. Fancy up your dining table with this free crochet pattern; all your guests will love it. This is an easy crochet pattern that you'll love passing on to your kids. Add some color to your runner by making every other snowflake a soft grey or blue. This is a beautiful decoration that you can enjoy all season long. It also makes a wonderful holiday gift for Christmas or Hanukkah." |
http://hubpages.com/hub/yule-log
http://kathyniemer.tripod.com/kathysillustratedrecipes/id11.html
http://www.joyofbaking.com/YuleLog.html
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Classic-Yule-Log/Detail.aspx
http://www.donogh.com/cooking/holiday/yulelog.shtml
http://www.suite101.com/content/yule-log-recipe-from-betty-crocker-a9735
http://www.ehow.com/how_10052_make-yule-log.html
http://www.bukisa.com/articles/209420_yule-log-cake-recipe
http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-0,yule_log,FF.html
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FINALLY: |
From
http://www.ahajokes.com/christmas_jokes.html: |
"Rudolph the
Red Nosed Reindeer" A Russian couple was walking down the street in St. Petersburg the other night, when the man felt a drop hit his nose. "I think it's raining," he said to his wife. "No, that felt more like snow to me," she replied. "No, I'm sure it was just rain, he said." Well, as these things go, they were about to have a major argument about whether it was raining or snowing. Just then they saw a minor communist party official walking toward them. "Let's not fight about it," the man said, "let's ask Comrade Rudolph whether it's officially raining or snowing." As the official approached, the man said, "Tell us, Comrade Rudolph, is it officially raining or snowing?" "It's raining, of course," he answered and walked on. But the woman insisted: "I know that felt like snow!" To which the man quietly replied: "Rudolph the Red knows rain, dear!" |
1.
Thursday, January 3, 2013 - The NNHS Class of 1955 holds
Lunch Bunch gatherings on the first Thursday of every month
at Steve & John's Steak House on Jefferson Avenue just above
Denbigh Boulevard in Newport News at 11:00 AM. The luncheon
is not limited to just the Class of '55; if you have friends
in that year, go visit with them.
3. Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - The NNHS Class of June 1942 meets at noon on the second Wednesday of every other month for a Dutch treat lunch at the James River Country Club, 1500 Country Club Road. PLEASE JOIN THEM. Give or take a few years makes no difference. Good conversation, food and atmosphere. For details, call Jennings Bryan at 803-7701 for reservations. |
PRAYER ROLL: http://www.nnhs65.com/requests-prayers.html - updated 12/17/12 |
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Ring Out, Solstice Bells
Written by Ian Anderson (b. 10 Aug 1947)
Recorded by Jethro Tull, 1977
Now is the
solstice of the year,
winter is the glad song that you hear.
Seven maids move in seven time.
Have the lads up ready in a line.
Ring out these bells.
Ring out, ring solstice bells.
Ring solstice bells.
Join together beneath the mistletoe.
by the holy oak whereon it grows.
Seven druids dance in seven time.
Sing the song the bells call, loudly chiming.
Ring out these bells.
Ring out, ring solstice bells.
Ring solstice bells.
Praise be to the distant sister sun,
joyful as the silver planets run.
Seven maids move in seven time.
Sing the song the bells call, loudly chiming.
Ring out those bells.
Ring out, ring solstice bells.
Ring solstice bells.
Ring on, ring out.
Ring on, ring out.
"Ring Out, Solstice Bells" lyrics courtesy of http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/jethrotull/ringoutsolsticebells.html - 12/20/11
"Red Bird Berry"
image courtesy of
http://dailydig.bruderhof.org - 09/13/04
"Crown of Thorns" image also courtesy of
http://dailydig.bruderhof.org - 12/15/04
Holly Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.bravenet.com - 08/12/04
Animated Tiny
Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of
Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of
VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
Navy Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06
Animated Ringing Christmas Bell clip art (designed by Art Holden) courtesy of http://www.animationfactory.com - 12/08/05