winter solstice
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The Journey of the Earth: Explaining the Solstice
The first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere is marked by the winter solstice, which occurs on Sunday, December 21, 2025. But, what is a solstice, anyway? I offer an explainer and some fun activities to science it up… Continue reading
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Yule: A Celebration of the Return of Light
Despite our twenty-first century lives being largely removed from or disconnected from nature, I’ve noticed that the cadence of daily life is often tied to the seasons. What I love about the framework of the Celtic calendar or the Wheel… Continue reading
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Go on a Night Walk with the Cold Moon
When it rises this evening, December 4, 2025, the full Cold Moon will be a supermoon. Take a walk with me! Continue reading
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