Saturday, December 21, 2013

The Wheel of the Year - Winter Solstice



The Wheel of the Year - Winter SolsticeModel kuoma-stock.deviantart.com/art/Blackbird-10-333758235The December solstice has influenced the lives of many people over the centuries, particularly through art, literature, mythology and religion. The December solstice is also known as the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere and the summer solstice in the southern hemisphere.In the northern hemisphere, the December solstice occurs during the coldest season of the year. Although winter was regarded as the season of dormancy, darkness and cold, the coming of lighter days after the winter solstice brought on a more festive mood. To many people, this return of the light was a reason to celebrate that nature’s cycle was continuing.

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