Today is the reason that so many holidays happen to fall around this time of the year.
In the northern hemisphere today is the shortest day and longest night of the year. Here in the Phoenix area the days are just under 10 hours long, while for my niece Robin in Anchorage the days are only about 5.5 hours long.
I’m not suggesting naked dancing under the noonday sun or anything, but as you celebrate whatever holidays you hold important, keep in mind the primitive roots and the physical/astronomical significance of this time of year. Our ancestors were celebrating this well before 2000 years ago, and without adding credence to their pagan beliefs, we can share their interest in the turning of the seasons.
Are you saying “Bah, humbug”?
Comment by Don — December 21, 2005 @ 12:21 am
Not at all! I’m trying to enhance the holiday season and our enjoyment of it by pointing out the natural beauty of the world around us.
Comment by Daryl — December 21, 2005 @ 8:16 am