Magicmillbrook
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Hoorray, after today the days will start getting longer. I am off to make some fly spray and unpack my shorts!
Happy winter solstice everybody
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pinkcatkin
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I too am celebrating. I know the mornings wont get lighter until first week in Jan but the evenings will now be drawing out and that means we are all downhill to spring and summer. We will swap mud, chillblains and cracked hands for flies and sweat! Bring it on!
RachelB
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I thought the shortest day was tomorrow? Not that I'm complaining if we've hit it already!
Baggybreeches
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I was thinking about that when I was walking the dogs in the pitch black at 7.30am!!
Spot_the_Risk
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Waiting for the phone call I get every year from my Dad, to say 'happy shortest day!'
He's been retired for years but still looks forward to it, as do I, my spirits are lighter already. My Mum doesn't understand at all.
He's been retired for years but still looks forward to it, as do I, my spirits are lighter already. My Mum doesn't understand at all.
digger2
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Hail, happy solstice
Some info c/o wikipedia for anyone interested:-
Depending on the shift of the calendar the event of the Winter solstice, occurs sometime between December 20 and 23 each year in the northern hemisphere.
Though the Winter Solstice lasts an instant, the term is also sometimes used to refer to the full day and night (24hrs) within which the event occurs. A more accurate usage might be the "day of the winter solstice" or the "night of/before the winter solstice".
Winter weather, plus being indoors causes negative ion deficiency which decreases serotonin levels resulting in depression and tiredness. Also, getting insufficient light in the short winter days increases the secretion of melatonin in the body, off balancing the circadian rhythm with longer sleep.
Studies have proven that exercise, light therapy, increased negative ion exposure (which can be attained from plants and well ventilated flames burning wood or beeswax) can reinvigorate the body from its seasonal lul and relieve winter blues by shortening the melatonin secretions, increasing serotonin and temporarily creating a more even sleeping pattern.
Midwinter festivals and celebrations occurring on the longest night of the year, often calling for evergreens, bright illumination, large ongoing fires, feasting, communion with close ones, and evening physical exertion by dancing and singing are examples of cultural winter therapies that have evolved as traditions since the beginnings of civilization. Such traditions can stir the wit, stave off malaise, reset the internal clock and rekindle the human spirit.
Some info c/o wikipedia for anyone interested:-
Depending on the shift of the calendar the event of the Winter solstice, occurs sometime between December 20 and 23 each year in the northern hemisphere.
Though the Winter Solstice lasts an instant, the term is also sometimes used to refer to the full day and night (24hrs) within which the event occurs. A more accurate usage might be the "day of the winter solstice" or the "night of/before the winter solstice".
Winter weather, plus being indoors causes negative ion deficiency which decreases serotonin levels resulting in depression and tiredness. Also, getting insufficient light in the short winter days increases the secretion of melatonin in the body, off balancing the circadian rhythm with longer sleep.
Studies have proven that exercise, light therapy, increased negative ion exposure (which can be attained from plants and well ventilated flames burning wood or beeswax) can reinvigorate the body from its seasonal lul and relieve winter blues by shortening the melatonin secretions, increasing serotonin and temporarily creating a more even sleeping pattern.
Midwinter festivals and celebrations occurring on the longest night of the year, often calling for evergreens, bright illumination, large ongoing fires, feasting, communion with close ones, and evening physical exertion by dancing and singing are examples of cultural winter therapies that have evolved as traditions since the beginnings of civilization. Such traditions can stir the wit, stave off malaise, reset the internal clock and rekindle the human spirit.
pinkcatkin
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Wow Donut, that was very informative! Think I need some of that therapy!
Persephone
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Yay! It's my wedding anniversary too! I chose the 21st specially because of the solstice and also it fell on a thursday which is my fave day!
Shilasdair
Patting her thylacine
But that means my nights will get shorter...less stalking and hunting time...
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NuttymareII
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It's tomorrow!!!
burtie
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And to you too, as a Pagan, Christmas(or in fact Yuletide) officially starts at sunset today!
nuffield
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Happy Winter Solstice everyone.
SpruceRI
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I feel cheered up already!