Many parts of England have seen the first snowfalls of the season. It didn't settle enough in my area of South East London for me to photograph, but the next day I woke to see the sun shining down on the first frost of winter. I took the photo above of thick frost on a car roof in the street outside my house.
Perhaps, as a nature-worshipping pagan, I should have taken a picture of frosty plants or grass instead, but this sight caught my eye as looking arty. I'm a city witch, and believe the manmade environment is still part of nature to some extent, not entirely separate from it.
The first frost has an important impact on plants, however. Some late blooms will now wilt, not to be seen again until next year. Some berries and fruits are best picked after the first frost, including rosehips, medlars, and sloes. The cold softens them, makes them easier to prepare for cooking, and improves the flavour. Rosehip syrup, sloe gin, and medlar jelly are things traditionally served at Yule, so this is a good time to make them if you feel inclined.
Sharing seasonal photos
Inspired by ideas in my book Rounding the Wheel of the Year, I've sharing seasonal pictures, art, crafts, words and other creativity. I'd love to encourage readers to record what's happening in nature in various ways including photographs, journalling, drawing or painting and crafting.
Here are ways to share the things you're doing or what you see out and about as the wheel turns:
- Leave a comment on this post about what you're up to
- Find my prompts to share on my Facebook Page: Lucya Starza Pagan Portals Author
- Share on Instagram or X (formerly Twitter) with the tag #RoundingtheYear
Where to find my books
You can order both the ebook and the paperback of all my books from publisher Moon Books' website as well as view Pagan Portals - Rounding the Wheel of the Year on Amazon.
Other previous related posts
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2024/09/rounding-year-rosehips-and-raindrops.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2024/11/rounding-year-fallen-leaves-in-my-local.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2024/09/rounding-year-autumnal-michaelmas.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2024/10/rounding-year-mushrooms-in-my-local-park.html
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