Midwinter Archives - The Sacred Hearth

Yuletide Traditions

Morningbird Book of Shadows, Holy Days

The feast of midwinter takes place on the Winter Solstice. It is not the middle of winter here, but really only a couple weeks in. Our winter lasts from pretty […]

Cinnamon Clay

Morningbird Kitchen Witch Corner, Recipes

This is a non-edible recipe for making a yummy-scented dough with which you can create charms, ornaments, and small altarpieces. Preparation Time: Ingredients: 1 cup Applesauce 1/3 cup White Glue Any […]

Entertaining at Midwinter

Morningbird Holy Days, Kitchen Witch Corner

The Winter Solstice occurs sometime between December 20th and 22nd and is the shortest day and longest night of the year and the official start of winter, though some folks […]

Apple Butter

Morningbird Kitchen Witch Corner, Recipes

Apple butter is spiced, cooked apples made smooth and delicious for spreading on toast or serving over waffles. This recipe is my favorite way to use up a big harvest […]

Walnuts

Morningbird Food, Kitchen Witch Corner

The walnut is a majestic tree that provides food and shade to those who truly appreciate them and garden-killers that produce a giant mess of stinky fruit to those who […]

Midwinter Musings

Morningbird Holy Days, Uncategorized

I’ve been pretty grumpy lately, frustrated with the fact that I miss the Sun’s whole show since it rises as I walk into work and sets before I walk out […]