What Happened on the Winter Solstice Yesterday?
For the northern half of Earth (The Northern Hemisphere), the winter solstice occurs annually on December 21 or 22. In 2022, it’s December 21st. (For the Southern hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on June 20 or 21) On the day of the winter solstice, we are tilted as far away from the Sun as possible, which means that the Sun's path across the sky is as low in the sky as it can be.
Winter solstice marks the 'rebirth of the Sun' as it marks the shortest day
of the year, when we have the least amount of daylight hours. It also marks the increase of daylight hours right up until
the Summer Solstice when darkness ascends once again.
Want to
Celebrate the Magic of Winter Solstice? Here are four suggestions.
1. An
interesting way to mark Winter Solstice is to celebrate on the eve of the 21st
day of December by writing two small notes, one to write about a feature of the
year that you want to let go, the second an inspiration or wish to fulfill for
the year to come. Sounds kinda like a New Year’s Resolution, but different.
2.
The Druids began a tradition of lighting a Yule
log to conquer the darkness, banish dark spirits, and bring luck for the coming
year. Sounds good to me. LOL
3.
How about taking a moment to watch the sun rise
or set. Feel the warmth of the sun on your face on a crisp winter day (okay the
high will be -5F, low of -21F in Colorado brrrr) so this year I will be doing
so from the warmth of my home, if the sun can be located.
4. Light candles or fairy lights to symbolize the increasing daylight. I’m all for longer days and more sunlight.
Another thought is to celebrate with Lathen and Pepper at their Winter Solstice wedding in A Witch’s Holiday Wedding, on sale for a limited time for 99cents. Curl up in front of the warm, crackling fire, with a fresh bowl of popcorn, a steaming mug of hot chocolate and the heartwarming book A Witch’s Holiday Wedding.
What’s
the book about you ask? Let me fill you in.
Elemental witch, Pepper McKay and
former Navy SEAL, Lathen Quartz have built Lobster Cove Wildlife Rescue and
Rehabilitation Center on enchanted McKay land. During a romantic interlude on
Halloween night, Pepper happily agrees to become Lathen’s wife. What better day
than Winter Solstice for their wedding in a town that loves celebrations and
Christmas. However, planning a wedding and operating their wildlife center
takes a toll on both Pepper and Lathen.
When the couple takes a
much-needed break for Thanksgiving with family in Colorado, a Maine snowstorm
fills the center with injured wildlife. Lathen finds himself drawn into a
covert military mission, while trying to deal with issues concerning friends
and family. Pepper wants to cancel the wedding. Is she having second thoughts?
Will the nosy McKay ghosts, Lathen’s werewolf pack, Pepper’s parents, and her
best friend help or hinder the wedding and holiday plans? books2read.com/u/4DE0jr
9 comments:
Great post, Tena🌗
Happy Winter Solstice! We went to see the Festival of Lights in our city for the solstice. And now we're preparing for the upcoming storm that's supposed to hit this weekend.
Thanks so much DV for stopping by! Happy Holidays!
Thanks for stopping in Jessica! Missed the festival of lights in our town this year, but like you we are preparing for the upcoming storm and it's freezing temps! Happy Holidays!
Thanks for sharing! I love the idea of letting something go from the year and then what you want to fulfill.
Yes, I kinda thought that was cool too. Thanks for stopping by Maureen. Happy Holidays!
Tena, you always share some interesting facts. Hope you and your family have a warm and happy holidays.
I didn't remember it was Winter Solstice yesterday So missed doing any of your suggestions. Thanks for an interesting post.
Linda and Diane thanks for stopping by! I'm glad you both enjoyed the post! Happy holidays to you and your families!
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