“In seed time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy.” ~ William Blake

The word Solstice, means in Latin Sun stands still. This is so because, the arc of the sun’s visibility in the sky seems to stabilize for the winter solstice – making the sun rise and set in the place for several days.

So why is the solstice on December 21st and Christmas held on December 25th?

Worldwide, interpretation of the event has varied from culture to culture, but most cultures have held a recognition of rebirth, involving holidays, festivals, gatherings, rituals or other celebrations around that time. And as long as there is a Winter Solstice there is the promise of life renewed.