The Winter Solstice
From National Geographic News:
Monday is the winter solstice and the first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s all due to Earth’s tilt, which ensures that the shortest day of every year falls around December 21.
But it’s not all about astronomy.
Since ancient times people have marked the winter solstice with countless cultural and religious traditions—it’s no coincidence the modern holiday season surrounds the first day of winter.
Filed under: Uncategorized on December 21st, 2009
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