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It’s time to reframe November. Think of it as a month of riches and warmth instead of a waiting room for winter and you’ll find the best of autumn treasure; bonfires and spices, jumble sales and patchwork, candles and fruitcake. For those of us whose spirits sink once the clocks go back, it’s simply a few weeks before the cheery festivities begin that requires the stitching together of a plan. To help, find a colourful thread to hold on to as all around grows dark and cold. This might be literally threading a needle to sew (or using one to knit or weave) but could also mean pulling together any loose ends – maybe rekindle a friendship or discover more about your family, home and neighbourhood. There are rituals woven into our year that connect us to our ancestors. Making your pudding on Stir-up Sunday and gathering to watch the flames and fireworks on Bonfire Night are unbroken threads, passed down through the generations. Carrying the torch of tradition is a beautiful and precious thing and, in turn, carries us through difficult times and darker days.
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