In 46 BC, Julius Caeser reformed the Roman Calendar, making December 25 the date of the winter solstice. In the northern hemisphere, this day marks the progressive increase in the length of days, and thus marks an annual celebration of light coming into the world.The astronomical solstice progressively drifted away from this date through the centuries, and the calendar we now have is adjusted so that the astronomical solstice occurs December 20-23.
Merry Birth of the Sun!
Merry Birth of the Sun!
Merry Birth of the Sun!
In 46 BC, Julius Caeser reformed the Roman Calendar, making December 25 the date of the winter solstice. In the northern hemisphere, this day marks the progressive increase in the length of days, and thus marks an annual celebration of light coming into the world.The astronomical solstice progressively drifted away from this date through the centuries, and the calendar we now have is adjusted so that the astronomical solstice occurs December 20-23.