Celebrate Winter Solstice

and Poli’ahu Hawaiian Goddess
of the Snow and Mauna Kea

Saturday, December 21st, 2024
7:30pm – 9:45pm PST

 $25 exchange/$15 newcomer~first-timer
rsvp/register for directions
to rsvp: Leilani@DaughtersoftheGoddess.com

All through history Winter Solstice has been celebrated with rituals and festivals.  There are many names in various traditions: Christmas, Solstice, Yule, Christmas, Hanukkah, Bodhi Day, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, and Kwanzaa.  Trees are decorated, candles lit, songs are sung, and feasts are eaten and shared.  And if you have a fire pit or fireplace perhaps the yule log will burn brightly spreading its warmth and lovely aroma.  Winter Solstice is the shortest day, and longest night, of the year.  The Sun has reached its southeasternmost point and appears to stand still in the sky.  From that day forward the days light will continue to grow.  It is a time of rebirth for both the Sun and us. 

Poli’ahu is one of the four Hawaiian sisters of Mauna Kea.  In the Winter, She spreads Her white kapa (the snow) across the sacred mountain.  Her name means “cloaked blossom,” or “temple bosom”.  Poli’ahu is said to be the most beautiful of all the Hawaiian Goddesses.  She has been pursued by many men, but She prefers to guard Her mountain alone.  Pele, Goddess of the Volcano and Fire, is Her sister.  Pele is Her opposite and with Her fire and Poliahu’s snow and ice, they continue to protect the sacred mountains, especially Mauna Kea, supply fresh water to the people, and continually create new land.  From the heights, they watch over all of the people. 

Come and join us to celebrate this sacred time of year, celebrate the light, the sisterhood, and celebrate our Ohana/family.  For the altar, please bring a candle, decorate it for the season if you’d like, any images of Poli’ahu, or things that represent the season

If you are interested in participating in our ritual please see our participation page.   Mahalo