1. Forum
  2. HobbyNet
  3. HNET CHAT

  • Halcyon Days December 14-28

    From Mike Dippel@954:895/1 to All on Saturday, December 20, 2025 22:58:52
    The ancient Greeks called the seven days preceding and the seven days following the
    Winter Solstice the "Halcyon Days."

    According to one legend, the halcyon bird, or kingfisher, nested during this period.
    Because she built her nest on the water, the gods granted her a respite from storms and
    high seas so that she could hatch and rear her young.

    But Greek mythology has it that Halcyon (or Alcyone), Ceyx's wife and one of Aeolus's
    daughters, drowned herself when she learned her husband had drowned.

    The gods took pity on her and transformed them both into kingfishers, and Zeus commanded the seas to be still during these days. Thus it was considered a period when
    sailors could navigate in safety.

    Today, the expression "halcyon days" has come to mean a period of tranquility, often
    used as a nostalgic reference to times past.

    More Info...
    https://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Halcyon+Days

    --- Platinum Xpress/Win/WINServer v7.0
    * Origin: The Hobby Line! BBS - hobbylinebbs.com (954:895/1)
  • From Mickey@954:11/1 to Mike Dippel on Sunday, December 21, 2025 18:31:34
    On 20 Dec 2025, Mike Dippel said the following...

    The ancient Greeks called the seven days preceding and the seven days following the
    Winter Solstice the "Halcyon Days."

    According to one legend, the halcyon bird, or kingfisher, nested during this period.

    Nice story. Merry Christmas, Mike

    ----
    Mick Manning
    Mick's Remote Hangout
    http://centralontarioremote.net

    ... Old musicians never die. They just decompose!

    --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A49 2024/05/29 (Linux/64)
    * Origin: Mick's Remote Hangout - HobbyNET (954:11/1)
  • From Mike Dippel@954:895/1 to Mickey on Sunday, December 21, 2025 21:55:58
    On 12/21/2025 6:36 PM, Mickey wrote to Mike Dippel:

    On 20 Dec 2025, Mike Dippel said the following...

    The ancient Greeks called the seven days preceding and the seven days following the
    Winter Solstice the "Halcyon Days."

    According to one legend, the halcyon bird, or kingfisher, nested during this period.

    Nice story. Merry Christmas, Mike

    ----
    Mick Manning
    Mick's Remote Hangout
    http://centralontarioremote.net

    Thank you, Mick. Merry Christmas to you as well!

    Mike Dippel

    --- Platinum Xpress/Win/WINServer v7.0
    * Origin: The Hobby Line! BBS - hobbylinebbs.com (954:895/1)