Instead entered place of high ritual in a yard on the St. Johns river.
(Not a republican in the 50 or so participants.)
A native American ritual included:
real fireworks,
a pause to watch space shuttle pass in the sky,
a symbolic burning of something personal that needs to end,
a spiral dance into the center and back,
lighting of candles around the circle to call in the return of the sun,
and a candle lit and placed on a circle symbol in sand for a new intention or dream to manifest.
Feeling of belonging where I am now is a precious moment to hold dear through the holidays.
(And sitting by the fire, after feasting,with others on a dark crisp night makes for perfect.
