More and more I lean

Toward the night and day

And what they mean.

Just as we did in the old way,

Counting the hours of sunlight’s stream.

For, all over the world, ’tis true:

That the longest night does convey

The onset of winter and the shortest day.

Just as we celebrate the return of the light,

May we also bring warmth and comfort 

To everyone in our sight.

Lighting candles, making food,

Sharing the warmth within,

We offer our care and our joy

As the winter begins.

And for the faith we hold,

To each deep with meaning,

May we hold, also, the love and light,

Like stars in the sky gleaming,

Multiplying and filling the sky,

Bringing light to the darkest night.