Five Things You Might Not Know About Summer Solstice
This week, we experienced the Summer Solstice. It takes place during the last 10 days of June each year and represents when the days start getting shorter and the nights start getting longer. When I was growing up, the word "Solstice" wasn't mentioned much, unless you were taking a science class or studying astronomy. It was sometimes spoken in hushed tones because it had something to do with witchcraft or satanism. Well, that couldn't be further from the truth. The summer solstice is a holiday that is celebrated throughout the northern hemisphere. It is a time of feasts and parties. Here are five things you might not have known about this holiday. Read more...
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