Christmas in the Round & Winter Solstice Celebration

[Steve]

Date: Sunday, December 20, 2009
Time: 7:30 pm. Doors open at 7:00 pm. We will begin promptly at 7:30 pm
Location: Trinity St Mark's Church, 1805 Larch St. (@ West 2nd Ave), Vancouver, BC
Contact: info@healingvoices.net or http://www.healingvoices.net

No children under 10 years old please

A festive evening of chants and sacred songs from many traditions with Jerry DesVoignes and MatraVani Orchestra. Experience the river of Divine Presence, feel your heart expand and spirit soar at this Festival of Light and Joy!

Note: Please bring water to drink and a cushion if you prefer to sit near the centre on the floor.

Tickets: Advance Tickets $25 or $20 (for Seniors). $30 at the door.
- Banyen Books & Sound - 604 732 7912 - 3608 W 4th Ave, Vancouver (you can also pre-pay by phone).
- High Life Records - 604 251 6964 - 1317 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
- Utopia Books & Gifts - 604 984 8782 - 1826 Londsdale, N Vancouver

[denimass]

In some languages, they are considered to start or separate the seasons, in others they are considered focal points. Similarly 25 December is the beginning of the celebration of Christmas and the day when the sun begins to return to the northern hemisphere.

[johnbean]

World's major festivals such as Christmas and holidays are celebrated as the most non-Christian population, many of whom. Some non-Christian countries of the former colonial power in the period to celebrate the introduction, and other Christian minorities and the influence of foreign cultures that has led the population to observe the holiday. Country Japan and South Korea, Christmas Popular only no such thing as a small number of Christians, these gifts provide a button to decorate the Christmas tree and the secular aspects of Christmas, even though many have adopted.

[mikedoug88]

I think Christmas is almost finished now, except for the commercial aspect side of things.

I understand that Christmas day was decided upon, because it was the first day that the sun rises after the sun was down for many days.

[abelart]

Sturday, December 18th,2010., 7:30 pm
Trinity St Mark's Church
1805 Larch St. @ West 2nd Ave, Vancouver
Jerry DesVoignes ~ Vocals, guitar & flute
Elio Rota ~ Keyboards, guitars, & vocals
Sandra Dawn ~ Vocals & keyboard
Nathen Aswell ~ NS Stick & vocals
Shawn Soucy ~ Percussion & vocals
Paul Scott ~ Introductions
Mahara Brenna ~ Blessing ceremony
Join us "In The Round' for this annual Christmas and Winter Solstice Celebration singing Sacred Songs and Chants from many traditions and cultures.
Tickets $30 - $25
$35 at the door
Doors open at 7:00 pm
~ We will begin promptly at 7:30 ~