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Happy Winter Solstice!

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Today is the first day of winter, or Winter Solstice. The winter solstice is when, because of the earth’s tilt, the northern hemisphere is leaning farthest away from the sun. This causes the shortest day and the longest night.

winter solsticeAside from the scientific facts about it the solstice has many spiritual ties wrapped up around it. The celebrations surrounding this date have ancient origins and is marked in many different cultures and religions. You could almost say it is a universal, that this time feels like birth and rebirth to most people.

Today it might be fun to learn a little about winter solstice and enjoy some activities. There are tons of lesson plans and ideas to enjoy. You are certain to find something interesting to explore or study today. And might I suggest my favorite book for today: Wild Child. I’ve shared before how much I love this book, and as the story is about Autumn going to bed and Winter waking up it is a great book for today.

Does anyone have any plans for today? I mentioned on my personal blog that we’re staying simple this year. We have a small tree that we are hoping to transplant into our yard. But other than that we are not doing much this year. Christmas is Tuesday and many families are scrambling to put together their last minute plans, which can put a damper on any spare moments you might have.

Whether you are celebrating, learning about, or not doing anything today I hope you have a happy solstice!

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Posted in Lesson plans on December 22nd, 2007

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  1. Activities Coordinator Says:
    December 22nd, 2007 at 6:49 am

    Yes, on the winter solstice I clean my house in anticipation for my son’s birthday, which is tomorrow! It is my last day of calm before the birthday/Christmas chaos.

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