Winter Solstice

Ainulindalë · 12-13-2005, 08:44 AM

Soon winter solstice will be coming. The precise moment of the 2005 winter solstice will be December 21, 2005 at 1:35 P.M. EST (18:35 UT). I celebrate it on the 25th and the 26th of december. This because I don't believe in Jezus Christ, the 25th is actually the birthday of the ancient god Mithras and I don't celebrate that either. Jezus Christ was actually born in January. But my foremost reason of celebrating is the coming of winter, it being on its highest peak, the dimming of light and the return of light. I also celebrate Summer Solstice and Spring and Fall Equinox.

Are there people here who celebrate the solstices and the equinoxes?

Draken · 12-13-2005, 10:04 AM

I'll celebrate anything if it's an excuse to get drunk.

Nerdanel · 12-13-2005, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Draken

I'll celebrate anything if it's an excuse to get drunk.

Loving your attitude, Mark..

brownjenkins · 12-13-2005, 10:29 AM

i'm putting a "holiday" tree up

you are correct though, all religions who have chosen this time of year to celebrate certain events have done so because of the much older traditions in the northern hemisphere of celebrating the solstice... and, in fact, many religions placed their holidays during this time of year to sanctify, or tame, the celebrations, which often got quite rowdy as a result of people being pent up inside due to the short days and cold weather

of course, being the traditionalist i am, i prefer the rowdy celebrations

Insidious Rex · 12-13-2005, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Draken

I'll celebrate anything if it's an excuse to get drunk.

Well today is Tuesday I believe.

rohirrim TR · 12-13-2005, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Draken

I'll celebrate anything if it's an excuse to get drunk.

Its five o'clock somewhere.

**Nurvingiel** · 12-14-2005, 03:44 AM

I celebrate the Solstice in the sense that I mark that it's happening and I'm glad the days are getting longer.

Except, I thought the 21st of December was the solstice, so maybe I don't actually mark its passing. (??)

Spock · 12-14-2005, 02:28 PM

Well, Festivus is officially the 21st although many people have mixed dates that they use.

12-13-2005, 08:44 AM	#1
Ainulindalë Sapling Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 12	Winter Solstice Soon winter solstice will be coming. The precise moment of the 2005 winter solstice will be December 21, 2005 at 1:35 P.M. EST (18:35 UT). I celebrate it on the 25th and the 26th of december. This because I don't believe in Jezus Christ, the 25th is actually the birthday of the ancient god Mithras and I don't celebrate that either. Jezus Christ was actually born in January. But my foremost reason of celebrating is the coming of winter, it being on its highest peak, the dimming of light and the return of light. I also celebrate Summer Solstice and Spring and Fall Equinox. Are there people here who celebrate the solstices and the equinoxes? __________________ A! Elbereth Gilthoniel! silivren penna m?*riel o menel aglar elenath! We still remember, we who dwell In this far land beneath the trees, Thy starlight on the Western Seas. ~~~~~ I am new and fresh, I am a song that stays on everybody's lips, that keeps on lingering in your mind and one that shapes the world.

12-13-2005, 10:04 AM	#2
Draken Elf Lord Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Durham, England Posts: 694	I'll celebrate anything if it's an excuse to get drunk. __________________ I'm beset by self-doubt ....or am I?

12-13-2005, 10:29 AM	#4
brownjenkins Advocatus Diaboli Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Reality Posts: 3,767	i'm putting a "holiday" tree up you are correct though, all religions who have chosen this time of year to celebrate certain events have done so because of the much older traditions in the northern hemisphere of celebrating the solstice... and, in fact, many religions placed their holidays during this time of year to sanctify, or tame, the celebrations, which often got quite rowdy as a result of people being pent up inside due to the short days and cold weather of course, being the traditionalist i am, i prefer the rowdy celebrations __________________ Your reality, sir, is lies and balderdash and I'm delighted to say that I have no grasp of it whatsoever.

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12-14-2005, 02:28 PM	#8
Spock An enigma in a conundrum Join Date: Oct 1999 Posts: 6,476	Well, Festivus is officially the 21st although many people have mixed dates that they use.