Our Winter Solstice is officially at 03:27 on the 22nd December 2023 when our sun is at its lowest point. We will have just 7 hours & 42 minutes of sunlight in London. The solstice starts the astronomical winter on the 21st or 22nd of December (the dates change). There is a always a confusion between astronomical & the meteorological winter (1st December - 28th February)
Solstice means "the sun stood still" from Solstitium in Latin & it seems so on the Winter Solstice which marks our shortest day & longest night of the year. Our light slowly returns at 4 minutes a day from this midwinters day.
This is how I marked some previous ones
It is the time where I bring in more fresh greens like Holly & Ivy, our traditional ones celebrated in the Carol.
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Midwinter was a time when our agrarian ancestors would huddle close to the fire, observing the changes in nature & conserving food & energy for the long days. Their lives were punctuated by the seasons for survival. A poor, icy winter was fatal to many.
Candle light brightens up the dark days so I make sure to light a few more to bring in the light. Mid winter is also a time to rest, become more reflective, & to listen more - the silence speaks to those who hear it ...
Do you pause to reflect on our changing seasons? It is hard to take a step back in Midwinter because it is overtaken by the frenetic pace of the festive season. However, take a few minutes to just be still & reflect on all that is good in your life ...
Thank you for your visit,
Dee 🌲🕯️🪴
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