The word Solstice translates as “sun standing still” or “grian-stad” in Irish. It marks the suns furthest position from the Earth during winter; hence it is the shortest day of the year and the longest night. The Winter Solstice is said to represent a rebirth and renewal of energies both for humans and for nature. The position of the sun remains the same for three days Once the Winter Solstice occurs on December 21st, the position of the sun remains the same for three days in the northern hemisphere.
Posted on: Sun, 21 Dec 2014 17:30:05 +0000