So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

The Sun Design Is A Tattoo Tradition

By Gery Lermann

One of the most universally popular tattoo designs is the sun. Many cultures have used their own stylized representation of this symbol of life to decorate their bodies. Across all of the continents and islands of the Earth, this symbol, in it's many forms, remains constant. It stands for infinity, rebirth and fertility in every part of the world.

Positioned at the center of the solar system, the sun has always been the most important feature in the sky. While ancient cultures gave homage to the moon and stars, they worshipped the sun as a god. With out the sun there could be no life on planet Earth.

The sun has been continuously providing light and heat for approximately four and a half billion years now, whereas it is expected to still supply such for another five billion years. After that term, the sun will morph and become a red dwarf, thus it will no longer be capable to maintain the living thing's existence on Earth.

From the ancient Greeks in Europe, to the Egyptian in Africa to the Aztecs of Central America, cultures around the world have worshipped the sun god. The Egyptians called him Ra and believe their ruler was descended from him.. to the Greeks he was Apollo driving a blazing chariot across the sky.

Although, other cultures from other parts of the world also gave reverence to the sun, in these particular civilizations, the highest god being recognized is the sun.

Man's fascination with the sun caused him to use it in his art. Stylized representations are found in al primitive art and even in modern art. Jewelry designs often depict the sun. There is a wealth of design from which sun worshippers can choose.

If you want a tattoo that represents the sun, there is no shortage of designs. Tribal symbols from all over the world, artistic representations from the Greeks and Romans and the designs of the Aztecs can all be found. The sun has always been a popular subject for tattoo art.

Rebirth is also frequently integrated with the sun's imagery in body modification art. This tattoo design is most of the time embellished with stars and Celtic knots to make it more appealing. Many people go for the sun body art to associate it with good and evil representation or light and dark symbolism that stands for the good and the bad times in their lives.

Immerse yourself in the wonderful designs from around the world, Check out flash art at several tattoo shops. Check clip art and tattoo sites on line. There is a wealth of ideas and images to choose from or combine.

From Apollo in his flaming chariot to the fiery ball of the ancient Aztecs, the images are varied and beautiful. Even the sunflower is a representation of the sun.

Those who choose the sun as their body art feel a special connection to its warmth and light. Joy and a love of life are the qualities this person expresses through his choice of the sun tattoo.

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