Let the fun begin!
It seems like every one looks forward to the summer solstice. It began today at 7:28 a.m in the US and today at 11:28 UT in the UK. Summer fun begins at this time.
Solstice means “the sun stands still”. It is actually the longest day of the year and the shortest night of the year. The northern hemisphere celebrates in June and the southern hemisphere celebrates their longest day in December.
The sun has such respect and admiration all over the world it is celebrated in many ways. In England thousands gather together at Avebury and Stonehenge to welcome in the sunrise on the first day of summer. The Chinese honor Li, the Chinese Goddess of Light on the Summer Solstice.
Pagan festivals still happen in June, a sacred fire is lit and people gather and stay up all night to welcome in the dawn.
The beginning of summer just seems to make people happy maybe because there is more time spent out side in the parks, at the beach and at your favorite swimming pool.
http://www.ecanadanow.com/lifestyle/2010/06/21/2010-summer-solstice-is-here/
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