The Holiday Season: Today

Today many of us yearn to make the holiday season
more meaningful, more loving, perhaps more spiritual.

Candlegrove traces the winter holiday season daily from Thanksgiving through Epiphany.

`December 1, 2007`

Today is World AIDS Day.

Since 1988, December 1 has been a day bringing messages of compassion, hope, solidarity and understanding about AIDS to every country in the world. Formerly organized by the United Nations, it is now a program of the World AIDS Campaign

Perfect link for Candlegrove today: LighttoUnite.org
Light a virtual candle and pass it on!

`Tips for the day`

The Product (RED) campaign, which began last year, has resulted in over $50 million in contributions to the Global Fund. Even if you can't afford a $175 Julia Roberts/Emporio Armani Product(RED) bracelet, perhaps there are other ways you can support this effort. Learn More

More globally conscious giving options...Mercy Kits are donations you make in the name of a loved one or friend to the programs of Mercy Corps. The options include an HIV-AIDS Awareness Kit and many others. See the entire list

Why not take a little time now to plan how you can help others this final month of 2007 and beyond? Find volunteer opportunities online at Network for Good

Other sites to check:

Netaid
Idealist.org
Church World Service

Winter Solstice 2007: Dec 22, 6:08 am Universal Time

Be sure to adjust for your time zone:
EST: Dec 22, 1:08 am
CST: Dec 22, 12:08 am
MST: Dec 21, 11:08 pm
PST: Dec 21, 10:08 pm

If your holiday celebration depends on knowing sunrise and/or sunset times for winter solstice or any other day in your location, find it online at the U.S. Naval Observatory. The database covers 22,000 US locations. For world locations, you'll need your latitude and longitude.

This site also lists solstices and equinoxes through 2020. You'll need to convert to your time zone from Universal Time.

Planning your holidays?

Some simple ideas for celebrating Winter Solstice.

Read other ideas from Candlegrove visitors.

Or share your plans with others by leaving me feedback.

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When shopping online, make it count for more. Support charity as you shop at GreaterGood.com.

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