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Winter Solstice: Blessing for the Longest Night
This week, in addition to preparing for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
services, many congregations will offer a "Longest Night" or "Blue Christmas"
service. Usually held on or near the Winter Solstice, this gathering provides a
space for those who are having a difficult time during the holidays or simply
need to acknowledge some pain or loss they are carrying in the midst of this
season of celebration."From author and artist, Jan Richardson comes this poetic,
timely and universal offering:"Blessing for the Longest Night.
