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Winter Solstice, on December 21st, is the shortest day of the year. It's when the Earth's tilt is the farthest away from the Sun. This means we get the least amount of sunlight. Many people celebrate it in different ways because it's special. Some people light candles or have big meals to welcome back more sunlight. In some cultures, it's a time to look forward to longer days and the coming of spring. It reminds us that even though it's cold and dark, brighter days are on their way.
How to celebrate Winter Solstice?
Start by making a cozy cup of hot chocolate and decorating the house with twinkling fairy lights and candles to make it warm and bright. Spend time with your family and make simple crafts, like paper snowflakes or pinecone decorations. Enjoy a special dinner with foods that remind you of winter, like soup and bread, and don't forget to roast marshmallows! Afterward, bundle up in warm clothes and go outside to look at the stars or take a short walk. Finally, share stories or read a favorite book together by the fireplace or under a comfy blanket.
Where Winter Solstice is celebrated?
- - International
- - Northern Hemisphere
