New Delhi, 20 December 2020, Sunday
Winter solstice means 'the shortest day of the year'. Every year December 21 is the smallest day of the year, Winter Solstice. The special thing is that the earth is far away from the sun on this day, in which the moonlight will last longer. December 21 is also called the coldest day of the year. In many countries this day is also celebrated like a festival. In China this day is celebrated Dongzhi Feast. People who celebrate this day consume rice balls. In Ireland, people gather at Newgrange, a 5,000-year-old cemetery a few days after Solstice, and then wait for the sunrise to fall on the tomb.
Winter Solstice is a Latin word, which means - 'sun stable'. Scientists believe that the earth is tilted 23 and a half degrees on its axis. Did you know that this day also has religious significance. It is believed to be the last day of Sagittarius and the actual solstice and Capricorn solstice was also celebrated on this day about 1700 years ago.
There are summer solstices as well as winter solstices. It is worth mentioning that the night is short and the day is long. Summer Solstice occurs on June 21. It is said that during this time the sunlight falls less on the Southern Hemisphere and more on the Northern Hemisphere. This day in the hemisphere is the longest day of the year.
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