Today is the Winter Solstice. The Solstices and Equinoxes mark the seasons of the year.They highlight the longest day, longest night and the days of equal night and day. Most ancient peoples planned festivals and ceremonies at or around the Solstices and Equinoxes to celebrate the changing seasons.
In the modern era, we have abandoned our biological roots and tried to insulate ourselves from the natural world. We have artificially constructed calendars around religious, political and economic considerations without regard to the actual lunar or solar cycles. In some instances we have usurped ancient holidays under other guises. In fact, today, many people consider observance of solstices and equinoxes in lieu of their usurped holiday to be heretical. Regardless of how you view our world, none can deny its annual journey around the sun nor the seasons that ensue from the 23.5 degree axial tilt. Thus I celebrate another trip around the sun.
Happy Winter Solstice!
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