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| So the shortest day came,
and the year died, And everywhere down the centuries of the Snow-white world, Came people singing, dancing, To drive the dark away. They lighted candles in the winter trees; They hung their homes with evergreen. They burned beseeching fires all night long To keep the year alive. And when the new year's sunshine blazed awake They shouted, reveling. Through all the frosty ages you can hear them Echoing, behind us – listen! All the long echoes sing the same delight This shortest day As promise wakens in the sleeping land. They carol, feast, give thanks, And dearly love their friends, and hope for peace. And so do we, here, now, This year, and every year. Welcome, Yule! The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper |
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Rocky Mountain Revels cast in the 2009 Christmas Revels |
The 2009 Christmas Revels has completed its run. It was a Celtic journey of music, dance, and drama set in the 18th century celebrating the rituals of the darkest time of the year and the cherished traditions of Christmas. Watch this space and subscribe to our email list to be alerted to our future events. Please make a tax-deductable donation to help support the Rocky Mountain Revels! Economic conditions have been tough this past year, and the arts are really feeling it! Grants are down all around. It costs a lot to put on these shows, and the ticket sales only pay for about half of it. Please consider helping us out with a small contribution! | ||||
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