The shortest day in the year.

Today we (northern hemisphere) have winter solstice, it is the shortest day in the year and with candles, mulled wine and other good things we have to compensate for the many dark hours but is it not wonderful that already tomorrow the length of the days again increases?

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adkgrandpa42 · 80-89, M

It is nice to know that daylight will continue to be longer. I feel so much more alive with longer days of sunlight. I don't know how people north of the Arctic circle can cope with almost 24 hours of darkness

Peaches · F

I agree!

karinaal · 70-79, F

The darkness can become too much but lots of fun things can go on when the light is dimmed and when the candles shine.

adkgrandpa42 · 80-89, M

@karinaal: I am sure of that. People can adapt to their surroundings

karinaal · 70-79, F

@adkgrandpa42: And make use - good and bad - of the surroundings and environment.