Monday, June 20, 2005

Summer Solstice

People around the world have observed spiritual and religious seasonal days of celebration during the month of June. Most have been religious holy days which are linked in some way to the summer solstice. On this day, typically JUN-21, the daytime hours are at a maximum in the Northern hemisphere, and night time is at a minimum. It is officially the first day of summer. It is also referred to as Midsummer because it is roughly the middle of the growing season throughout much of Europe.
"Solstice" is derived from two Latin words: "sol" meaning sun, and "sistere," to cause to stand still. This is because, as the summer solstice approaches, the noonday sun rises higher and higher in the sky on each successive day. On the day of the solstice, it rises an imperceptible amount, compared to the day before. In this sense, it "stands still."
(In the southern hemisphere, the summer solstice is celebrated in December, also when the night time is at a minimum and the daytime is at a maximum.

3 Comments:

Blogger Hippie girl said...

Happy Solstice to you little sister.How are you feeling today? I'm still in shock about becoming a grandmother but I'll adjust.Sometime I'd like to share with you my birthing experiance.It was truly wonderful.Let me know if you would like to hear it.Keep coolthis afternoon. Peace

June 21, 2005 7:29 AM  
Blogger Chris said...

It may be very spiritual and all, but to me, it just seems hot! :)

June 25, 2005 11:09 PM  
Blogger Avery's mom said...

ditto that Chris
these texas days are lasting a bit too long but then it's summer and we're supose to be out running through the sprinklers or something

June 26, 2005 6:37 AM  

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