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pagans believe it to be the begining of the new year with a yule log and mistletoe. The sun god is simbolically reborn.

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Q: What is the religious significance of the winter solstice?
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When the winter solstice occurs does this mean winter is coming to an end?

No, the winter solstice marks the beginning of winter.


Winter Solstice was traditionally celebrated by which Religious Sect in ancient Europe?

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.


What is in the winter solstice?

The Winter Solstice is actually the shortest day of the year.


The two types of solstice you have?

summer solstice and winter solstice


Who experiences the summer solstice the same day you experiences the 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.


Is today the Winter Solstice?

The 2014 Winter Solstice occurred on December 21.


Date of Northern Hemisphere winter solstice?

December 21 is the Winter Solstice.


Which solstice marks the beginning of winter for the northern hemisphere and Tennessee?

The December solstice, which is the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere marks the beginning of northern winter.


When is the solstice?

The winter solstice is on December 21st.


What are the dates for the summer solstice and the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere?

June 21 or 22 for the summer solstice and December 21 or 22 for the winter solstice.


What is the distance from the summer solstice to the winter solstice?

it is the same from winter solistice to summer solistice


When is the winter solstics?

The winter solstice is on December 22nd. No actually December 21.The winter solstice - is on December 22nd.