pagans believe it to be the begining of the new year with a yule log and mistletoe. The sun god is simbolically reborn.
No, the winter solstice marks the beginning of winter.
It is believed that the Winter Solstice was celebrated by the Celts, the same group believed to build the Stonehenge. The Stonehenge appears to have been built to celebrate this time of year.
The Winter Solstice is actually the shortest day of the year.
summer solstice and winter solstice
That depends on whether you are in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere. If you are in the Northern, then your winter solstice is the summer solstice in the Southern Hemisphere. If you are in the Southern, then your winter solstice is the summer solstice for everyone in the Northern Hemisphere.
The 2014 Winter Solstice occurred on December 21.
December 21 is the Winter Solstice.
The December solstice, which is the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere marks the beginning of northern winter.
The winter solstice is on December 21st.
June 21 or 22 for the summer solstice and December 21 or 22 for the winter solstice.
it is the same from winter solistice to summer solistice
The winter solstice is on December 22nd. No actually December 21.The winter solstice - is on December 22nd.