Into Light by barryjeffer
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The New Years Eve celebration of Scotland is called Hogmanay. The name derives from the old Scots name for Yule gifts of the Middle Ages. The early Hogmanay celebrations were originally brought to Scotland by the invading and occupying Norse who celebrated a solstitial new year (Britain celebrated the new year on March 25, "Lady Day"). In 1600, with the Scottish application of the January 1 New year and the church's persistent suppression of the solstice celebrations, the holiday traditions moved to December 31. The most widespread Scottish custom is the practice of first-footing which starts immediately after midnight on New Year's Day. This involves being the first person (usually tall and dark haired) to cross the threshold of a friend or neighbour and often involves the giving of symbolic gifts such as salt (less common today), coal, shortbread, whisky, and black bun (a fruit pudding) intended to bring different kinds of luck to the householder. Food and drink (as the gifts, and often Flies cemetery) are then given to the guests.
Traditionally Hogmanay was a day of preparation and the celebrations did not begin until after midnight i.e. into the New Year. It was like many winter festivals and really celebrated the end of winter and the return of the sun.
Comments (71)
Excellent work, lighting and effects.
This is absolutely gorgeous in every detail!
Amazing Imagery man, great lighting and atmo, really befits Celtic Lore. Peace
Awesome work and lighting!!!
Pure class and breathtaking wowww! Cathy xoxoxo
Beautiful explenation about the meaning of this image.You have made here a superb piece of art!!! The light,colors and compo are awsom. This I think is one of your best! Gr.Rudy.
Very healthy and beautiful horny woman. With your lighting, pose and props it is just plain excellent work!!
wow
Impressive artwork. Well done
Wow, great image and lighting!
This is perfect for the Solstice! The return of the Light to a dark world is beautifully expressed here. The background one of darkness that is winter, and the sun breaking through, illuminating parts of the woman is the return of the sun to once again illuminate our world..beautiful! And the snuffed candle also represents the end of winter..no need of candles when the sun is around! And she is certainly like a goddess, waiting to welcome the God once more. Amazing, beautiful artwork here! OXOOXOX Jane
The multi-levels of smoky fog and depth of field are awesome. Happy Hogmanay and Merry Christmas! Well done!
Wow, I think it's one of your best artworks Seth (imho), stunning, love the light and shadows play. Excellent work, and wishing you a Merry Christmas (I should be off for a few days).
a very beautiful and symbolic image render, love the pose and the horns, face paint and outfit, excellent props and b/g!:)*5
Awesome work with both this magnificent image and the information you've provided here regarding Yule/Hogmanay and the Winter celebrations~ Excellent job, Seth =)!
Superb lights Seth.
great looking character, excellent
Awesome lighting and composition...love it
Excellent posing and lighting in this lovely image. Ruffa looks so beautiful here. Very well done.
Beautiful work ...... from dark to light .... there cannot be one without the other ;O-)
very creative mood and scenario
AWESOME - GO TO >> http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/ YOU CAN SEE SOYUZ AND ISS DOCKING
Well done (but the horns...)
Very good light and scene. Beautiful character
Cool render and portraying, Seth. Great image and atmosphere. And very interesting info. Merry Christmas to you and yours.+5
Fantastic and always the best from you my Friend . ((5++))
Splendid fantasy character and scene!
Wow, sensational render and the story was unknown to me so always a delight to learn. Well done and Merry Christmas.
This is such a fabulous render dear Seth, the pose and lighting are superb. Excellent piece of artwork.
This is outstanding, Seth! The lighting on this is just spectacular! Fascinating information as well - I love reading about some of these old customs, many of which are the origins of our customs today.