Thursday, December 5, 2019

So... What do I write about?

Welcome to all our newcomers! We are pleased and surprised to see that our announcement has reached thousands of people already, so welcome to you all!


A few people have been asking: "What do I write about?" Writing to the Solstice Kings isn't quite like writing to Santa Claus. Santa's operation centers more around gifts and reindeer, and while we have great respect for their many successful years of operation, the Solstice Kings just don't have that kind of budget.

Instead, we invite you to reflect on your year and dream about your future. What are you thankful for? What lessons have you learned? What are your dreams and goals moving forward? Over the past few years, people have shared their joys involving family, work, love, projects, adventures, etc. But they have also written about disappointments, heartbreak, and tragedy, so the act of writing is part of their healing journey.

Share these hopes and dreams, joys and sorrows with the Solstice Kings, knowing that they will be read and acknowledged, but also that just by writing them down, this is a magical act of actualization.

In our keyboard-driven world, writing by hand is becoming a lost art. But there is something magical about putting pen to paper and giving form and physicality to your thoughts. The process of writing forces you to really think about your hopes and dreams, and the act of writing is the first stage to making them happen.

Happy Winter Solstice!

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Solstice Dispatch Service 2019


Happy 2019 Yuletide Greetings to you all!

After a year of joys, celebrations, tragedies, and heartbreak, we are gathering again in this Yuletide moment. Therefore...

We officially declare that the Solstice Dispatch Service is once again active for the 2019 - 2020 season. As the days darken and the fires burn bright, the community comes together once again to share, to celebrate, and to sustain.  In the warm light of family and friendship, we invite you to write letters to the Solstice Kings, both Holly and Oak.

As stated last year, while we commit to read every letter we receive, but we cannot guarantee that we will reply to every letter by Yule. We wish to savor your letters and do not wish to be rushed in their reply, so while we do commit to reply to them, you may only receive your reply much later. Please be patient with us as we try to reply to your correspondence as quickly as we can.

What to include with your letters

Write your letters, create your beauty, place it in the envelopes, and prepare your postage. Please clearly include the RETURN ADDRESS and to whom to sent the letter so that we can ensure your reply.

The Solstice Dispatch Service postal address has not changed, so send your letters to:

c/o The Solstice Dispatch Service
5890, av. de Monkland, Suite 16-612
Montréal (Québec) H4A 1G2