The winter solstice is an important time for Wiccans, as it marks the longest night of the year and the rebirth of the sun. It is a time of reflection, gratitude, and renewal. Wiccan customs for the winter solstice focus on honoring the cycles of nature and celebrating the return of light. One common custom is the lighting of candles to symbolize the return of the sun. Wiccans may light a candle for each of the four elements - earth, air, fire, and water - as well as a fifth candle to represent spirit. The candles are arranged in a circle, with the spirit candle in the center, and are lit in a specific order to create a symbolic journey from darkness to light.

Magic Bites - Taste of Mediterranean

(Переведено Google) Мне нужны были закуски для семейной встречи, по рекомендации владельца я получил несколько соусов, лаваш и сыр. Моим гостям понравился соус мухамра, баба гануш, хумус, свекольный соус и особенно йогурт. В ресторане мы наслаждались испеченным утром сырным хлебом. Если вам нравится пахлава с фисташками, ее можно купить здесь. Все понравилось, обслуживание на высоте. (Оригинал) I needed appetizers for a family get together, with the recommendation of the owner, I got a few dips, pita bread and cheese. My guests loved the mouhamra dip, the baba ganoush, the humus, , the beet dip and especially the yogurt . At the restaurant, we enjoyed the cheese bread baked that morning. If you like your baklava with pistachio, that’s the place to buy it. Loved everything and the service was superior.

(Переведено Google) Столько комплиментов от наших гостей! Какая удача найти это место. Мы запланировали вечеринку по случаю 50-летия моих родственников на выходные в День Благодарения, и по многим причинам нам пришлось ждать до последней минуты, чтобы заказать поставщика провизии. У нас была разнообразная команда, которая ответила на приглашение - все возрасты, мясоеды, вегетарианцы, веганы, люди без глютена и т. Д. В Южном Нью-Хэмпшире это непростая задача. По сути, я попробовал карту Google, но Magic Bites сработала. Потрясающая еда для вечеринок от начала до конца. Вы когда-нибудь пробовали свежую питу вместо залежавшейся еды из супермаркета? Эти питы были теплыми и мягкими всего за час до приготовления из духовки. Мало того, что еда была фантастической, Элиф и Атилла прибыли с четко напечатанными этикетками для каждого блюда с указанием ингредиентов и подробными инструкциями по подаче. Цена была более чем разумной по сравнению с другими местами, которые мы рассматривали. Я с лег.

(Переведено Google) Я не могу не порекомендовать Magic Bites. Моя компания сделала заказ на фуршет на 30 человек. Когда я позвонил, Элиф очень помогла мне собрать заказ. Я лично не был знаком со средиземноморской едой, но Элиф познакомила меня с их вариантами и составила восхитительное меню для моей команды. Она была очень ясной и доброй во всем своем общении. В день доставки она рассказала мне обо всех вариантах. На всех соусах были указаны ингредиенты, и все остальные варианты также были четко обозначены. Еда была первоклассной. Позвольте мне начать с того, что их питы посрамили другие питы! Они были такими мягкими и свежими, что у меня никогда не было другого лаваша, который даже мог бы сравниться с ним. Их соусы также были потрясающими: они поставляются в контейнерах с четкой маркировкой и завернутыми, чтобы не допустить разлива. Мы также заказали фрикадельки, разнообразные пиде, чечевичные палочки, спанакопита, бореки, долмы и другие блюда. Все было очень вкусно. Вся моя команд.

Edible Food Finds: Magic Bites Bakery, Arlington

Magic Bites Bakery and Café in Arlington is not just a bakery. It’s a quick lunch spot or a place to grab dinner to go with owners who encourage their customers to taste their Mediterranean food products before buying.

When Atilla and Elif Ozkefeli moved from their home country of Turkey to Arlington, Massachusetts, their first thought was to open a bakery. But Atilla says they soon realized “American people need the good stuff. And with healthy ingredients,” so the couple decided to focus on meze, the Turkish word for appetizers.

Now Magic Bites Bakery and Café sells a variety of flavorful Mediterranean dips and spreads, including hummus, dolma, muhammara, haydari, spanakopita and freshly made pita bread. There is the rich and creamy Sultan’s Delight (made with lamb and eggplant) and pide, a traditional hand-rolled dough stuffed with precooked vegetables or meat, some with cheese and some without, then frozen for the customer to bake at home. They don’t use any preservatives, and all ingredients are listed on the label.

Atilla says his job is to work the front of the café while Elif is the chef. “We try to use as much local as possible provided that they fit our end product,” he says. “We are local. We care about what we sell. We don’t sell anything we don’t eat.” Although you won’t see it on the label, “Everything is made with love and magic.”

This story appeared in the Spring 2019 issue.

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The candles are arranged in a circle, with the spirit candle in the center, and are lit in a specific order to create a symbolic journey from darkness to light. During this time, Wiccans may also perform rituals or ceremonies to honor the sun and the changing seasons. These rituals often involve the use of herbs, crystals, and other natural elements to create a sacred space and invoke positive energy.

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Wiccans may also engage in meditation or divination practices to gain insight and guidance for the coming months. Another important custom for Wiccans during the winter solstice is the exchange of gifts. This tradition represents the sharing of abundance and the spirit of giving. Gifts are often handmade or symbolic, representing the personal connection between the giver and the recipient. Wiccans may also engage in feasting and communal celebrations during the winter solstice. This is a time to gather with loved ones, share a meal together, and express gratitude for the blessings of the past year. Traditional foods such as fruits, nuts, and root vegetables are often incorporated into these celebrations, symbolizing the sustenance provided by the earth. Overall, Wiccan customs for the winter solstice revolve around honoring the natural cycles of the earth, celebrating the return of light, and expressing gratitude for the blessings of the year. Through rituals, ceremonies, gift-giving, and communal celebrations, Wiccans embrace the spirit of renewal and embrace the season of winter as a time of introspection and growth..

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