Thu
Dec 21 2023
05:06 pm
By: bizgrrl
Thousands of solstice enthusiasts will engage in a range of rituals and activities to celebrate the winter solstice, otherwise known as the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
This year the solstice falls on Dec. 21 for the U.S. and Dec. 22 in Europe, marking the (astronomical) beginning of winter...
Celebrating the days start getting longer!
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Yes I do. I have a mark on my
Yes I do. I have a mark on my wall that is marked at 7:50 am. It hits every year we don't have clouds. Today was close with clouds, but I still saw my mark.