Carol Advent Calendar
Day 10
Facts!
Thrinton's holiday emphasizes on their existing values of determination. Santa is portrayed as a man so determined to deliver gifts, he never sleeps and refuses to die. The reindeer are similar persistent, undying creatures, with Rudolph having the most willpower of the pack. His red nose shines from pure determination.
The evergreen branches of the solstice tree represents persistence to them, too. It's strong throughout the storms of spring, the heat of summer, the winds of fall, and the cold of winter.
The symbolism of the winter solstice representing determination is because New Year is almost here. You were strong, you got through almost the entire year! Here's to many more.
A carol from Thrinton
"O Solstice Tree"
O solstice tree, o solstice tree,
Determined are your branches
O solstice tree, o solstice tree,
Determined are your branches
Not only strong in summer's heat
But winter's snow cannot compete
O solstice tree, o solstice tree,
Determined are your branches
O solstice tree, o solstice tree,
Of all the trees most willful,
O solstice tree, o solstice tree,
Of all the trees most willful,
Each year you stand, refuse to die
While brightly shining for our eyes
O solstice tree, o solstice tree,
Of all the trees most willful
O solstice tree, o solstice tree,
We learn from all your courage
O solstice tree, o solstice tree,
We learn from all your courage
No matter what, you never fear
Keep hope and strength throughout the year
O solstice tree, o solstice tree,
We learn from all your courage