Winter Solstice has long marked a time of rebirth, behind it are fascinating astronomical events. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

For pagans, Litha represents a fight between light and dark, and between the ruler from the winter ... the goddesses and gods to bless their cattle and crops. Pagans believe that the solstice ...

For example: ・Yule: In Norse mythology, the winter solstice was a time of feasting, fire-lighting, and honoring the rebirth of the Sun. ・Saturnalia: In Ancient Rome, this festival celebrated ...

The winter solstice, the shortest day of the year in ... this was symbolized as the death and rebirth of the Sun, or of a Sun god.

The Finnish legend explained that the goddess of the North Louhi would ... of light over dark and the birthday of the sun God Mithra. On winter solstice, families come together, stay awake through ...