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The pagan celebration of the winter solstice is known as Yule, and it’s one of the oldest winter celebrations in the world. It simultaneously celebrates the shortest day of the year, midwinter ...
During winter the situation is reversed as the North Pole tilts away from the sun for the northern hemisphere. People take part in winter solstice celebrations at Stone Henge in December 2023 (PA)
The winter solstice occurs during the hemisphere's winter. In the Northern Hemisphere, this is the December solstice (December 21 or 22) and in the Southern Hemisphere, this is the June solstice (June 20 or 21). Although the winter solstice itself lasts only a moment, the term also refers to the day on which it occurs.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
Inti Raymi, Cusco, Huacaypata, 2005 Celebration of Inti Raymi by the Salasaca, in the background the Chimborazo can be seen. The Inti Raymi (Quechua for "Inti festival") [1] is a traditional religious ceremony of the Inca Empire in honor of the god Inti (Quechua for "sun"), the most venerated deity in Inca religion.
As the festival represents the winter solstice, it is a crucial time to harvest winter crops, such as wheat, barley, and radishes. It is also an important time to pay respect to certain livestock and feed these animals special meals to celebrate the occasion. [9] Traditionally, the Dongzhi Festival is a time for families to eat together. [8]
Once again we have entered the time of the winter solstice — when daylight is scarce and the creeping darkness seems to whisper: Slow down.
Burning the Clocks is a winter solstice festival that takes place each year in Brighton, England. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It has taken place since 1994 as a response to Christmas commercialisation. [ 4 ] [ 5 ]