Solmonath

Now this month was called Solmonath the anglo Saxons gave it this name to mean the month of cakes no less offered them to their gods being their aim This is no favourite time of year at least not in the North Hemisphere filled with cold wet winds and snow many aspects of winter appear Waking up one February morn can be cold seeking frost outside heavy clothes needed to go out wrapped securely so warmth may abide The sun can be a rare thing catch a glimpse while its there for it hides itself behind a tree even if you watch and stare At least in midst of this time bringing sun's rays to lift one's gloom one's mind plays tricks upon itself look forward to spring to come soon (Solmonath is the English Anglo Saxon word for February, they gave it the month of cakes as they were offered to their gods, this was their aim.)