Full Cold Moon

We call December’s full moon the Cold Moon, a name that comes from the Mohawk people. It’s name was inspired by the growing cold and the arrival of winter. Before people used calendars like the ones we have today, moon cycles were one way to keep track of passing time. Each full moon has its own special name that helps mark the changes happening in nature.

This month’s full moon is a reminder that the nights are getting longer, and the world outside is preparing for its cold and quiet season ahead. I wonder how many people before us looked up at this same moon and felt winter settling in?