Decorate an Outside Tree ... In the pagan traditions, outdoor trees were decorated with hanging candles (yikes, fire hazard) and called Yule trees. The candles ...
Dec 21, 2021 · Winter solstice traditions and celebrations Decorated evergreen trees have roots that go back beyond the beginnings of Christianity to ancient Egypt and Rome. The famous Rockefeller tree in...
Dec 21, 2020 · Winter solstice 2020, the shortest day of year and the official start of winter, is on Monday, December 21. How it all works has fascinated people for thousands of years. First we’ll look at...
Dec 11, 2020 · In 2020, the winter solstice falls on December 21. There is very little variation in the winter solstice’s timing. The Farmer’s Almanac explains that the date is always December 21 or 22. What’s the Difference Between the Summer and Winter Solstice? This depends on where you live.
1. Adorn an evergreen tree · 2. Burn a Yule log · 3. Decorate with holly · 4. Hang some mistletoe · 5. Make a Yule wreath · 6. Light candles · 7. Cook ...
Sep 21, 2017 · Winter Solstice Traditions Sources The winter solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year. In the Northern Hemisphere, it takes place between December 20 and 23, depending on...
Dec 11, 2020 · Winter Solstice marks a time of dormancy, darkness, and cold. Traditionally, the coming return of the light was a reason to celebrate that nature’s cycle was continuing. The winter solstice means Rebirth of the Sun or New Beginnings, and in the United States, it occurs on Monday, December 21, 2020.