Winter Solstice Celebration Sunday

Celebrating the Winter Solstice: A Time of Hope and Renewal

Each year around December 21, cultures around the world mark the Winter Solstice — the shortest day and longest night of the year. Astronomically, the solstice occurs when one half of the Earth tilts farthest away from the sun, signaling the official start of winter and, just as importantly, the gradual return of longer days.

Winter Solstice Celebration Sunday

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Celebrating the Winter Solstice

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