Category Archives: Seasons & Celebrations

Observations of the seasons, particular holidays and special days.

A Toast to Brewing!

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Mark Zeiger

Two years ago, I learned about the Celtic Festival of Brewing, which fell on January 13th. As detailed in the post, Happy “Brewing!” the ancient Celts considered that day the longest and coldest of the winter. I’ve always been attracted to … Continue reading →

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Yuletide Ebbs

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Mark Zeiger

Tonight is the Eve of Epiphany, which makes tomorrow Twelfth Night. Another “homestead” Christmas season draws to an end. This has been our eighth Christmas here, counting the first one, when we traveled from our home in Juneau to celebrate … Continue reading →

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