Tis the season, people. December is cram
packed with cool holidays derived from many cultures, traditional views and olden
religious ceremonies. One day that is laden with small gatherings and
traditional hubbub is the day of winter solstice. This year, winter solstice will fall on Saturday, the 21st of December.
The winter solstice is commonly known as December solstice because depending on whether you’re in the northern or southern hemisphere… well, it may or may not be winter. This day is characterized by that night being the longest of the year. This day is also a sign of coming light and warmth as the sun begins to shift- causing longer days and more light in the sky until the eventual passing of the summer solstice.
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The winter solstice is commonly known as December solstice because depending on whether you’re in the northern or southern hemisphere… well, it may or may not be winter. This day is characterized by that night being the longest of the year. This day is also a sign of coming light and warmth as the sun begins to shift- causing longer days and more light in the sky until the eventual passing of the summer solstice.
That’s pretty symbolic if you ask me. So let's looks at some different ways people celebrate winter solstice and then find some small things we can all do to remember the coming of lighter, better, brighter days with the new year.
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