When is the winter solstice? And how to celebrate

A day to let go and welcome in the new. Winter solstice rituals focus on welcoming the return of light, rebirth, and hope through practices like lighting candles/fires, feasting, making natural altars, setting intentions, and connecting with nature. It's inspired by ancient pagan (Yule) and cultural traditions (Dongzhi) to mark the longest night and the year's turn. For me, it's a day of reflection, sitting quietly, getting honest with myself and letting go of the darkness (anything no longer se