Judith Meckling

My mother was in her 90s when I introduced her to a Revels celebration of the winter solstice.  She, like me, was entranced with the sense of community shared by both audience and performers.  Through the magic of story, song and dance we came together—strangers and friends—to celebrate light and joy at the darkest time of the year.

Mother was so transported by joy that she stood to join the dancers, leaving her cane behind, as we sang the refrain to “Lord of the Dance.”  I will never forget that experience!