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The Mother is the First Archetype, source and container of all

Mother Earth is the first face of the Mother Archetype.
The Divine Mother is the second face of the Mother Archetype.
The Grandmother is the third face of the Mother Archetype.
The Winter Solstice is a time of reflection: the forces of darkness are at their peak and and will now begin to wane. It is a time of giving thanks for the blessings of past and doing ritual gifting and greeting to those we cherish. Here a goddess Mother keeps watch at a sacred cave overlooking the sea where a wishing star falls to announce a new age to come.