Week 3

Herb
Thyme

Theme
Considering the possibilities in the year ahead.

Symbol
The branching twig, with leaflets along every branch.

Food
Warming stews with thyme.

Decoration
Place fairy lights within clusters of leaves, plants, or branches, to cast shadows.

Make lanterns, cutting tree and branch shapes from card and lighting from within, to cast branching shadows, as if you are in a forest.

Egg Cress
Decorate the two pieces of shell of a cracked egg to represent aspects of yourself you would like to encourage in the new year.

Fill with damp cotton wool or paper towel, and scatter cress seeds.

Watch the seeds sprout and grow over the week, while you think about these positive aspects you want to encourage.