“Upon the winter solstice, the Sun appears at its lowest in the sky, and its noontime elevation seems to stay the same for several days before and after this day. The Sun’s gradual decrease in the sky reverses upon the winter solstice, marking what many cultures believe to be a ‘rebirth’ of the Sun as the hours of daylight become longer.” https://www.farmersalmanac.com/winter-solstice-first-day-winter
As the holiday season approaches, it can be a time of reflection, meditation awakening, and invigoration. The December 21, 2021, annual winter solstice marks the official start of winter. The Sun has always played an important role in the lives of human beings. Our ancestors realized the Sun was powerful; it gave light, warmth and helped sustain growth and life.
Today we don’t celebrate the solstice like our ancestors. However, we do observe holidays (holy days) around this season and they all have in common the theme of light. The Jews celebrate Hanukah the Festival of Lights, Christians celebrate the Christ Mass (Christmas) and many people of African descent celebrate Kwanza.
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