Winter Celebrations of Light

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When the nights get longer, so many traditions celebrate light.

Elements like candles, lanterns, and bonfires – as well as the sun, moon, or stars – often play an important part in autumn/winter holidays. Think of Christmas (and Advent), Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Lucia, Moon Festival, and Yule.

In the Southern Hemisphere, this season happens around their winter solstice in June with traditions like the Andean Inti Raymi (“Sun Celebration”) and the Maōri New Year, Matariki (“Pleiades constellation”).

Whatever your source, may you find the light and warmth in your life to guide you through every season of darkness.


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11 Replies to “Winter Celebrations of Light”

    1. I think it’s beautiful how many celebrations worldwide have common themes. I learned about Diwali from friends from India I met in college.

    1. Thank you! I was actually taking a photo of something else when I turned around and spotted that view and had to capture it as well!

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