December Solstice 2011

Today 22nd December is the Solstice, now, for us in the Northern Hemisphere, it is the Winter Solstice, but for those in the Southern Hemisphere it is the Summer Solstice – an important distinction! December Solstice 2011 For us Northerners, this is the shortest day of sunlight, whilst the converse is true for those down […]

Summer Solstice 2011

There are some who still choose to hold the rite of Summer Solstice on the 21st of June although this is not actually always the longest day of the year… Midsummer Midsummer can refer to the period of time centered upon the summer solstice, but more often refers to European celebrations that accompany the actual […]