"There's something so magical about the winter solstice. It's often snowy and blustery outside, kind of like the setting of a movie, and because it happens in the midst of the holiday season, it also has a hint of festivity in the air. It's why it's the perfect time to light a candle, manifest your dreams, and indulge in a few cozy rituals."
"According to Liza Spirit, a spiritual mentor and intuitive guide, the winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. It falls on Dec. 21 and represents a turning point when darkness reaches its peak and light slowly starts to return. "It has long been recognized as a time of rest, reflection, and renewal," she tells Bustle. Traditionally, it's the ancient pagan holiday called Yule, a festival of light, warmth, and renewal where people gather around a "yule log.""
"More importantly? It's the day when you can finally start looking forward to seeing more of the sun. If you're someone who hates that it gets dark at 4 p.m., this is your moment to acknowledge winter, while also looking forward to spring. Slowly but surely, you'll notice that it's light out just a little bit longer every evening - and that's worth celebrating, too."
The winter solstice brings the shortest day and longest night, often accompanied by snowy, blustery weather and a festive holiday ambience. People use the solstice for cozy rituals like candle lighting, manifestation, and reflection. The solstice occurs on Dec. 21 and marks a turning point when darkness peaks and daylight begins to return. Traditionally celebrated as the pagan festival Yule, the day emphasizes light, warmth, and renewal around a yule log. The solstice commonly serves as a pause for rest, introspection, and yearly reset. Astronomically, the sun reaches its lowest sky point and begins the Earth's gradual departure from darkness.
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