Winter Solstice

Tomorrow is winter solstice! This wonderful time of year has been celebrated across the world in countless cultures in a variety of colorful ways. Based on the movements of the earth, the winter solstice is the moment when the night is at its longest and the day is at its shortest. Because of the short days, the weather tends to hit it  coldest at this time of year and snow tends to find its way to many lands.

Winter solstice may seem like the darkest time of the year, but in many cultures its actually the time when we celebrate the return of the light. Since it marks the longest night of the year, the day after the winter solstice starts the process of the sun hours getting longer each day. Starting on winter solstice, the days become longer and longer until they reach their greatest length at the summer solstice.

Candles, fires, warm food, and celebrations are all great at the time of the winter solstice as we celebrate bringing back the light into the world. Many religious and spiritual celebrations happen at this time of year because it represents the triumph of light over darkness.

As the light returns this year, I hope you find yourself surrounded by warmth, energy, and a beautiful New Year ahead!