Winter Solstice

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Winter Solstice

Winter Solstice

Yup, today's the winter solstice! On this day, the night is the longest of the year. Historically, many holidays originate around the winter solstice, because the ancients feared the long darkness. That is why Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa, and other winter holidays tend to celebrate light. Our ancestors often feared that the winter solstice could be a turning point, where the sun didn't return in the morning. 

Anyway, wishing y'all a happy winter solstice and winter holidays! May the sun shine on you again!

submitted by coyotedomino, age Lost, 15
(December 21, 2018 - 2:24 pm)

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Happy Winter Solstice to you, too coyote! :)

submitted by Artimerrx
(December 21, 2018 - 7:44 pm)
submitted by top, the top of the world
(December 21, 2018 - 9:40 pm)

*is very late* You too! It’s such a lovely time. My school had a party that day to celebrate.

submitted by Viola?, age Secret, Secret
(December 26, 2018 - 12:13 pm)