Solstice is Near
Baltimore’s Miracle on 34th Street, Light Street Christmas Village,
Baltimore Harbor boat parades, and tugboat ballet bring joy to Baltimore.
Menorahs burn at Senior Housing communities.
The Advent Wreath’s pink candle is lit. One more Sunday before Christmas. No matter what belief system or religion you follow, days are getting longer and lights, candles and bonfires burn through the night to coax the sun back.
Pagans celebrated the Winter Solstice to honor the rebirth of the sun and the turning of the year, marking the end of darkness and the start of longer days, symbolizing new beginnings, hope, and reflection on cycles of life, death, and rebirth through traditions like lighting fires, decorating with evergreens, feasting, and setting intentions for the coming year.
Naturally, as pagans converted to Christianity in the centuries following Christ, they brought their traditions with them.
There’s a rich tradition behind Christmas trees, and a few lessons to be learned—about multiculturalism, about respect for other religions and for nature, and about the human bond that links all people, Christian and non-Christian.
Enjoy your holidays!
December 15 - Bill of Rights Day, International Tea Day, Koninkrijksdag | Kingdom Day,National Gingerbread Latte Day, National Lemon Cupcake Day
December 16 - Day of Reconciliation, Las Posadas begins, National Chocolate-Covered, Anything Day, Pizzelle Day
December 17- International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers, National Maple Syrup Day, Saturnalia, Wright Brothers Day
December 18- International Migrants Day, National Crime Junkie Day, National Roast Suckling Pig Day, UN Arabic Language Day
December 19 - Look For An Evergreen Day, National Hard Candy Day, National Oatmeal Muffin Day, Opalia
December 20- International Human Solidarity Day, Go Caroling Day, National Cortado Day, National Sangria Day, Sacagawea Day
December 21- Divalia | Angeronalia, Dōngzhì Festival | Dongji | Tōji, Don’t Make Your Bed Day | National Don’t Make Your Bed Day, International Dalek Remembrance Day, National Coquito Day, National Flashlight Day, National French Fried Shrimp Day | National Fried Shrimp Day, National Kiwifruit Day, National Hamburger Day, Ribbon Candy Day, Winter Solstice, World Saree Day, Yule
Don’t forget, Third Friday this year is Ugly Sweater Day – December 19, 2025
