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The Shortest Day: Celebrating the Winter Solstice
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The science, history, and cultural significance of the shortest day of the year: The Winter Solstice!
The beginning of winter is marked by the solstice, the shortest day of the year. Long ago, people grew afraid when each day had fewer hours of sunshine than the day before. Over time, they realized that one day each year the sun started moving toward them again. In lyrical prose and cozy illustrations, this book explains what the winter solstice is and how it has been observed by various cul...
The beginning of winter is marked by the solstice, the shortest day of the year. Long ago, people grew afraid when each day had fewer hours of sunshine than the day before. Over time, they realized that one day each year the sun started moving toward them again. In lyrical prose and cozy illustrations, this book explains what the winter solstice is and how it has been observed by various cul...
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In our home, the holidays are a mix of Hanukah, Christmas, and Winter Solstice. We don’t attend church or synagogue, so it’s not about faith over here. The focus is on fun, family… and the snow, if we make it to the mountains of northern California this year. In other words, we keep it light. […]
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