In Western culture little attention is paid to the Winter Solstice.
Western culture gives more credence to the politicized religions that people are expected to join.
Some religions dictate that if you do not abide by the religious laws, you will go to hell when you die.
Many cultures have traditions and celebrations as part of the Winter Solstice sacred 'Mother Earth' heritage.
Pakistan, Tibet, China; in China, the day of Winter Solstice is called Dong Zhi.
, 'The Arrival of Winter.
' Russia, Germany, Spain, Scandinavia, Scotland, Ireland, Asia, Indonesia, and Iran are among the many cultures that adhere to Winter Solstice traditions and celebrations.
Native Americans, who occupied North America for thousands of years before the Europeans arrived, had Winter solstice rites and celebrations that were highly important and lasted several days.
In the Northern hemisphere it is the darkest day of the year.
The sun has the lowest arc in the sky.
Thus, December 21st is the shortest day, the least light.
For those who follow spiritual traditions, the Solstice is a reminder that no matter what is dark in your life, no matter what is difficult, and no matter what is challenging, there is a light that can enter into your life.
Solstice means - standing-still-sun.
It is a reminder to pay attention to the star, to the leading, which is the voice of God that leads us from the darkness into light.
No matter what the challenge is, offer it up to the spirit of God and say, "Show me the way.
Thy will be done.
" When you are aligned with the Universal Laws - including the Winter Solstice, you will hear God's answers to your questions.
It is said that if you take one step towards God, God takes a thousand steps towards you.
Take your step forward today.
You can continue to get closer to God with each step today, tomorrow, the next day until the days add up to a week, the weeks add up to a month and the months add up to a year.
Western culture gives more credence to the politicized religions that people are expected to join.
Some religions dictate that if you do not abide by the religious laws, you will go to hell when you die.
Many cultures have traditions and celebrations as part of the Winter Solstice sacred 'Mother Earth' heritage.
Pakistan, Tibet, China; in China, the day of Winter Solstice is called Dong Zhi.
, 'The Arrival of Winter.
' Russia, Germany, Spain, Scandinavia, Scotland, Ireland, Asia, Indonesia, and Iran are among the many cultures that adhere to Winter Solstice traditions and celebrations.
Native Americans, who occupied North America for thousands of years before the Europeans arrived, had Winter solstice rites and celebrations that were highly important and lasted several days.
In the Northern hemisphere it is the darkest day of the year.
The sun has the lowest arc in the sky.
Thus, December 21st is the shortest day, the least light.
For those who follow spiritual traditions, the Solstice is a reminder that no matter what is dark in your life, no matter what is difficult, and no matter what is challenging, there is a light that can enter into your life.
Solstice means - standing-still-sun.
It is a reminder to pay attention to the star, to the leading, which is the voice of God that leads us from the darkness into light.
No matter what the challenge is, offer it up to the spirit of God and say, "Show me the way.
Thy will be done.
" When you are aligned with the Universal Laws - including the Winter Solstice, you will hear God's answers to your questions.
It is said that if you take one step towards God, God takes a thousand steps towards you.
Take your step forward today.
You can continue to get closer to God with each step today, tomorrow, the next day until the days add up to a week, the weeks add up to a month and the months add up to a year.
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