This time of year is "magical" in it's own right. Our ancestors looked to this season as a time to reflect on hope for the coming season. Regardless of your religious leanings, there is something to appreciate about what this time of year means for us boiled down to it's basic history and how man intertwined with it. Happy Holidays!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzgmOXHUSAY&feature=youtu.be
^ This is a short introduction to the Persian Festival of Yalda and how our ancestors tried to inspire us to live for the future against the odds.
Gather at the River,
Setanaoko Oceana