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Winter, by Abel Grimmer (1565–1630). From Wikipedia.
The Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday following the Third Sunday in Advent (or the feast of St Lucy, December 13) are the traditional winter Ember Days.
O God, who didst lead thy holy apostles to ordain ministers in every place: Grant that thy Church, under the . . . → Read More: Winter (Advent) Ember Days: II