Winter Solstice Meditation
Tue, Nov 14
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Join us online for a brief check-in, meditation, and discussion to celebrate the 2023 Winter Solstice and what it means to our practice. see "Details" for Zoom link


Time & Location
Nov 14, 2023, 9:03 AM – 9:18 AM EST
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About the event
Join us online for a brief check-in, meditation, and discussion to celebrate the 2022 Winter Solstice and what it means to our practice.
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The 2022 Winter Solstice occurs on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 4:48 p.m. EST for the Northern Hemisphere.
WHAT IS THE WINTER SOLSTICE
It’s the astronomical moment when the Sun reaches the Tropic of Capricorn, we have our shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere in terms of daylight. Regardless of what the weather is doing outside your window, the solstice marks the official start of winter.
WHAT DOES "SOLSTICE" MEAN ?
The term “solstice” comes from the Latin words sol ( Sun ) and sistere ( to stand still ) because, during the solstice, the angle between the Sun’s rays and the plane of the Earth’s equator ( called declination ) appears to stand still.
So what does that mean, exactly? Upon the winter solstice, the Sun appears at its lowest in the sky, and its noontime elevation seems to stay the same for several days before and after this day. The Sun’s gradual decrease in the sky reverses upon the winter solstice, marking what many cultures believe to be a “rebirth” of the Sun as the hours of daylight become longer.
WINTER SOLSTICE TRADITIONS: Folklore and Celebrations
The Winter Solstice has played an important role in cultures worldwide from ancient times until today. In fact, many of the customs, lore, symbols, and rituals associated with Christmas are actually associated with winter solstice celebrations of ancient Pagan cultures, including:
Alban Arthan | The Feast of Juul | Dongzhi Winter Solstice Festival | Saturnalia