Montol Festival

6 Celebrations to Honor the Winter Solstice

Wendy Worrall Redal by Wendy Worrall Redal | December 21st, 2009 | No Comments
topic: Eco Travel, Green Living | tags: celebration, darkest day of the year, festival, Makar Sankranti, Montol Festival, Newgrange, Paul Winter, shortest day of the year, solstice, solstice celebrations, winter, Winter-Solstice, Ziemassvetki

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“Arise, shine, for your light has come!” These words from Handel’s Messiah resonate with meaning for me at Christmas. My own celebration is likewise enriched by the multitude of traditions around the world that honor the return of light to the world during the darkest days of the year.

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