Winter Solstice 2006

Yesterday and today, people who live in the northern hemisphere are celebrating the Winter Solstice, the most ancient of all our December holiday traditions. Did you know our Christmas tree, Yule log, holly berries, and candles were all used in winter celebrations long before the birth of Christ?

Learn more in this beautiful holiday video.

Every year, Druids congregate at Stonehenge to celebrate the solstice and the rebirth of the Sun God. Here they are at this year's celebration.



In the southern hemisphere, the celebrations are for the Summer Solstice. (If anyone in the southern hemisphere can point me to a website that puts your solstice first, please tell me so in the comments.)

Want more? Check out this site on solstice and winter holiday lore. You'll also find some gorgeous artwork there.

That's a fact.

Daily Tip:

However you celebrate this season, take time out from the hustle and bustle and
take a walk outside with someone you love.

May you be ever blessed.