This is a bit of a repeat on my post from last year but I like to follow the seasons and celebrate them...
The Winter Solstice (Midwinter) is the shortest day and the longest night of the year, marking the astronomical beginning of Winter. There are so many interpretations of why people celebrate The Winter Solstice but the main reason is to celebrate rebirth.
In Pagan religions, this is the night the Great Mother Goddess gives birth to the baby Sun God. From this day, the hours of sunlight begin to lengthen and the power and strength of the sun grows.
Southern Hemisphere: 21-22 June
Northern Hemisphere: 21-22 December
Also known as: Yuletide, Yulefest, Jul, Juletid, Julfest, Jül, Jól, Joul, Joulu, Jõulud, Joelfeest, Géol, Feailley Geul, Christmas, Christmas in July, Midwinter, The Winter Solstice.
The Winter Magic Festival is on again this year in the Blue Mountains but because of weekend classes, I can't make the trip up but I will be making some mulled wine to keep me toasty warm!
Happy Winter Solstice!
6 comments:
its also my birthday, so i get the shortest day of the year. one day i WILL have it in the northern hemisphere.
also if you cant be bothered making your own mulled wine you can get it at the Gourmet Viking on Enmore Road.
p.s. sorry if this seems like a random comment, i think i originally found you through Phil's blog AGES ago.
Happy winter solstice!
Personally I'm looking forward to longer days and warmer weather :D
Happy winter solstice in the southern hemisphere!!
hear hear! Bring on the longer days x
You're going to make some mulled wine?
And I find out like THIS?
;)
Mex: welcome! Will have to check out your blog. I'm guessing you live around town. Happy Birthday :-)
Cat: Happy Summer Solstice!
Kathryn/Linda: I'm still waiting for last Summer to arrive, bah.
Dan: well, busy busy and all that LOL.
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