Winter
Solstice
This first day of winter, also
called the Winter Solstice, falls on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 . Because of the tilt of the
earth, the northern hemisphere, is facing away from the sun. It is the shortest day of the year, and the
least amount of sunlight.
When I lived in the northeast,
New York, it was cold, wet, and somewhat
miserable the entire season. However, one can't deny the beauty of the first
snow blanketing the ground, Jack Frost on the windows, and icicles hanging and
sparkling from tree branches. The first snow was always a sight to see
especially when the moon cast its blue shadows on the sparkly white, untouched
snow.
I have fond memories of
winter walks to school in freezing weather. To get winter beauty, you have to
put up with the cold!
Enjoy your winter where ever you may be!
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