Celebrate the winter solstice this weekend.

Winter is upon us. This weekend, Sunday 21st marks the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere.

The winter solstice in the southern hemisphere occurs when the Sun’s position in the sky is at its furtherest from the equatorial plane. This occurrence lasts for an instance but the winter solstice is popularly seen as lasting the full 24 hours on the day it occurs. This day can be either the 20th or 21st June. This year the instance will be at 05.45 on the 21st June. Last year it was 23.59 on the 20th June 2008. Next year it will be 11.28 on the 21st June 2010.

The seasonal significance of the winter solstice is in the reversal of the gradually lengthening nights and shortening days. So Sunday 21st June may be described as midwinter. The turning point - shortest day and the longest night for the year.

The winter solstice is celebrated in many cultures as a recognition of rebirth. Celebrations include holidays, festivals, gathering and rituals.

Cheers,

The Team @ interiorinstyle