24/12/2018
The shortest day of the year is important to many religions around the globe, and is marked by LGBT humanists as well as queer pagans. Although there are homophobic and transphobic people in these traditions, they are usually considered to be reasonably LGBT friendly philosophies. For the Ancient Romans, the Solstice would prepare the way for Saturnalia, a festival characterised by role reversal and revery in honour of the god Saturn. The sexually charged aspects of Roman society have led to Saturnalia being revived as a midwinter feast by some in LGBT circles. The spiritual roots of Christmas are complex and influenced by many different philosophies from different influences over thousands of years. For further information, we suggest you visit the website of the Goddess and Green Man, a pagan retailer in Glastonbury, which has some interesting resources for the Winter Solstice. So, whether you're a gay Christian, an LGBT Pagan, a humanist or an atheist, we wish you a holiday full of your hearts desires and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
