Absolutely nothing ! Pagans celebrated midsummers day, and the winter solstice long before religion became widespread. Many so-called religious festivals have their origins in pagan rituals.
Yes. Longest day of the year in one hemisphere, and shortest day of the year in the other hemisphere. So our summer solstice on June 21 is the longest day in Europe or America, but the shortest day for the Australians.
The longest period of daylight happens at the summer solstice. The shortest day occurs at the winter solstice.
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The longest period of daylight happens at the summer solstice. The shortest day occurs at the winter solstice.
20th June is the shortest day and longest night and it falls on a Sunday, so have a sleep in!
The first day of summer - on/about June 21 is the longest day and shortest night.
An equinox is not the shortest day. It has the same amount of daylight and darkness. The solstices have the longest and shortest days. The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year in terms of the amount of daylight.
Longest - Winter Solstice - December 21 Shortest - Summer Solstice - June 21
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No, the shortest.
If you mean the longest: When you have the longest day, you'll also have the shortest night, and vice versa. In the northern hemisphere, the longest day is around June 21, and the shortest day is around December 21. In the southern hemisphere, it is the other way round.
Because it is the shortest day of the year.