Celebrating The Solstice

The winter solstice -- the shortest day and longest night of the year -- has been acknowledged in cultures around the world for thousands of years. In the 3rd Century, the Roman Emperor Aurelian marked Dec. 25 as the birthday of the "Unconquerable Sun," part of the Roman solstice festival. Shortly after, the Christian church borrowed the date for Christmas.

Perhaps it's being a gardener that makes me particularly partial to those ancient pagan celebrations that center on greens, fire and light. Full Story

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