Winter Solstice
by Starsinger
It's a given, not everyone celebrates Christmas, and there are a bunch of religious observances around the end of December, this being one of them. Several crewmembers who observe this night are gathered in the rec room, and Jim is curious. Don't own them.
It started with a candle. A single, black candle lit and designed to burn all night. It flared to life. "The longest night of the year," a single voice arises. "We remember those who have passed on as the Earth turns to the darkest part of the year. Winter has begun." More candles flare to life.
"As Winter begins with the longest night of the year, the year comes to an end. The days lengthen, the nights shorten. Soon enough, Spring will come and the Goddess will awaken so the Earth will spring to life again and once again turn green." A small gong sounded and the observance appeared to end. As music and laughter rose from those gathered.
"That's it?" Kirk asked.
"This isn't anything like a formal Coven, Captain," one of his lieutenants told him. "Wicca is an old and new religion. It is based on the ancient Earth religions that once dominated the world. But the religion itself is only about three hundred years old. Much of this was lost when Christianity came to dominate the Western world."
"Now what?" Jim asked.
"Now, we celebrate! Come on, we have eggnog!" all knew that Jim Kirk couldn't resist eggnog.
Yes, I'm Wiccan. This came from a frustrating conversation with a "Born Again Christian" who felt I needed saving from myself. He needs to go save his own soul and stop worrying about mine. Please Read and Review!