December 21st, 2024, marks the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. The hibernal solstice marks the start of winter in the north and the return of the light.
It’s dark in December in this corner of the PNW. The light won’t change much for the next week, but we will be gaining once we get to the New Year. Slowly at first, but then it will increase as we cross January.
It is a short sliver of time for the light today. The UV Index is often low in this time frame, so it can be very dark all day. Yesterday, on the eve, the skies opened to the sun, and it felt so good to be outside for an hour, working on the homestead.
Light candles to send the dark away, maybe have a fire outside, be outside, enjoying knowing the light will return.
Consider a feast with loved ones.
But most of all, it is winter. Learn to relax and just be. As the plants and animals do.
~Sarah