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The blizzard engulfs the temple. by Talya Barzane

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The Jol log is unlit. by Talya Barzane

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The Altar remains in shadows, hiding it's secrets. by Talya Barzane

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The crowd has moved onto the feasting and the temple regains it's silence. by Talya Barzane

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Majestic Jol Winter Tree by Talya Barzane

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No such thing as too much red at Jol. by Talya Barzane

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Family and guests choose their ball and add it to the tree. by Talya Barzane

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Jol balls to decorate the Winter tree with. by Talya Barzane

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Everyone drops their wish notecard on the fire, which sends the wishes up to the gods. by Talya Barzane

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The Jol log is lit and guests come up to the altar. by Talya Barzane

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Blizzard dissipates and the winter tree emerges from the ground below. by Talya Barzane

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Calling in the blizzard. by Talya Barzane

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Blizzard appears by Talya Barzane

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Blizzard increases... by Talya Barzane

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The clearing is done and any bad energy is sent back down to the ground and recirculated. by Talya Barzane

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The smudging intensifies by Talya Barzane

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The smudging continues. by Talya Barzane

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All the guests are clearing their thoughts. by Talya Barzane

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The Smudging begins... by Talya Barzane

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The Celebration begins by Talya Barzane

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Ready for the celebration. by Talya Barzane

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Harnessing the energy and preparing for the ceremony. by Talya Barzane

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View from the altar. by Talya Barzane

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Jol Log brightens up the altar. by Talya Barzane

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Altar is ready for the ritual. by Talya Barzane

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