Along side her I placed the Oikos Theoi [Household Gods]. On the right: Zeus Ktesios (jar), Zeus Herkeios, Hera Oikos. On the left: Hekate, Apollo Argyieus, Hermes.
I'm only able to preform the low spoon version of this festival but still wanted to set this up. I hope I can complete the other half tomorrow. I'll use this for the jar candle bit I mention in the low spoon version.
I only had to get out 2 small boxes & Hestia's idol to set all this up.... except her candle I had no idea where her candle was so looking for that took up most energy. I had a feeling she really wouldn't like any candle except for hers.
I'm glad I set this up. My last drop of energy of 2023 went to the Theoi 🤍🔥
In photos: New Year's celebrations from around the world
This Washington Post photo article has some beautiful photos from New Year's celebrations across the globe. I encourage you to see them for yourself on the Post's website. Above is a gif made from several of the photos. Below are the still photos used in the gif, as well as their descriptions from the article.
Sydney, Australia
"Fireworks over the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge during New Year’s Eve Celebration in Australia." DAN HIMBRECHTS/EAP-EFE/SHUTTERSTOCK
Taipei, Taiwan
“Fireworks explode at the Taipei 101 building in Taiwan.” CHIANG YING-YIN/AP
Istanbul, Turkey
“People take photos with light decorations set up for New Year’s in Istanbul." ERDEM SAHIN/EAP-EFE/SHUTTERSTOCK
Bali, Indonesia
“Fireworks illuminate the sky as revelers celebrate New Year’s at the beach in Bali, Indonesia." DAVID GANNON/AFP/GETTY IMAGES
Bangkok, Thailand
“Fireworks explode over the Grand Palace in Bangkok." ATHIT PERAWONGMETHA/ REUTERS
Athens, Greece
“Fireworks explode over the ancient Parthenon temple atop the Acropolis hill in Athens." ALKIS KONSTANTINIDIS/REUTERS
London, England
“A view of fireworks over the Big Ben and London Eye to mark the New Year’s celebrations in London." HOLLIE ADAMS/REUTERS
Myanmar
“Hot air balloons fly over Myanmar’s ancient temples just before the sunrise on New Year’s Day.” AUNG SHINE OO/AP
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024! 🍾🎉🥂🎆
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Washington Post Article Credits: Photo editing and production: Kenneth Dickerman, Thomas Simonetti and Sandra M. Stevenson.
December 2023 & January 2024: New Year's Eve & Day
New Year's Eve breakfast:
Seen while walking on New Year's Eve:
Blue sky & black vultures:
Curbside compost material collection:
New Year's Day dinner. That one gap-toothed piece of corn is one we grew. What it lacks in aesthetics it more than made up in flavor especially compared to that overly sweet cob from the store:
A somewhat atypical candle for the New Year. I don't have much in the way of optimism that what ails us as a planet will improve this year, but still we carry on. I will live in spite of it all if spite is what is needed.
Cleared my workspace, to clear the slate. One key to close the door behind us, one key to open the one before us. A ring of salt, a boundary of protection in quartz and jet.