Climate Challenge, Day Nine: Lucia Day

Cold, dark rain. Warm mug.

Leaning on the warm oven door.

Lucia Morning.

Every year, we gather at Bald Hill at eight AM for Lucia buns, hot cocoa, and conversation. After breakfast, we walk to the top of the hill and look out over the valley. Every year, we grumble about the hour—and rejoice, once again, that we are out in the world so early.  Lucia Day reminds us, in the middle of dark times, to go outside, breathe in the air, take the far view.

Rather than driving, we rode our bikes. Really, it’s only a couple of miles. Even with the pan of buns and jars of cocoa, not that far.

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Take a walk, even if its raining.

Create a seasonal ritual that is about friendship and the beauty of the world, not presents.