White Rose of Avalon

Winter

  • The Snow Queen and Frozen in Comparison

    Welcome to day one of Winter Faerytale Week here at White Rose of Avalon.   For this first post, I have chosen the topic of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen.   In particular, I will be comparing and contrasting it with the Disney film based on it, Frozen. The story of the original fairytale…

  • Arrival of Winter Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about the start of Winter. Arrival of Winter by Maranda Wabik The world is Decked in  GOLD SILVER WHITE BLUE Jack Frost is painting Snowscapes on windows The Snow Queen is  Making herself shown Winter has come Now we can Dance in the Wildwood Leaving…

  • Darkness & Light Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about the balance of darkness and light within the turning of the year. Darkness & Light by Maranda Wabik As Darkness reigns We look for a light To follow on our way As we view our SHADOWS We become the light in the  DARKNESS Ready…

  • Winter Faery Beings

    For today’s post, I have decided to discuss some of the essential Fae beings that we associate with the Winter season.   I have decided to focus on faeries that are featured in Wintery fairytales and in enduring holiday folklore.   Some of the figures I will mention will not be officially deemed faeries, but…

  • Wintery Faeries Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about the faeries of this season we are entering. Wintery Faeries by Maranda Wabik Faeries with Icy frosted  Wings Sugar-Plums Are not the only Fae Folk of Winter Santa’s Elves Making toys Dwarves of  Snow White Likewise embrace This seasonal ENERGY Dance with These Wintery…

  • Frost & Snow Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about the divine energies of this season of Winter. Frost & Snow by Maranda Wabik Apples in the snow Got no place to go Blood drops  Unto a white blanket Frosty images Painted on the Glass window pane Jack Frost Is in the air Snow…

  • First Snow Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about the first snowfall and how it makes you feel. First Snow by Maranda Wabik First flakes of SNOW Catching the light of the  MOON Dancing along the  Dark inky sky As the wintery Weather begins  ANEW Each dark half  Of the year Brings much …

  • Autumn Turns to Winter Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about the changing season and the dark half of the year. Autumn Turns to Winter by Maranda Wabik Crisp Autumn leaves  Change to Barren TREES Skeletal in form Weather turned Wickedly cold Autumn is  Becoming WINTER Shining decorations Are hung about the  Whole World Family…

  • New Year’s Poem

    For this first ever post of 2022 I have decided to share a poem I have written for this occasion. New Year’s by Maranda Wabik Time for Resolutions Time to bid Adieu Time to welcome anew Time to renew Time to grow Time for changes Time for the Ball to Drop Time for a Kiss…

  • Skadi, Norse Goddess of Winter

    To continue our Wintery themes for this Holiday season I have decided on Skadi for this week’s Femme Fatale Friday.    She is the Norse Goddess of Winter!   Her name could mean either harm or shadows.   This makes a lot of sense for a Goddess who is associated with a very dark and…