Winter Solstice, Yule, Mid-Winter or Alban Arthan is the celebration of the rebirth of the sun after the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. It is one of the eight solar festivals comprising the Wheel of the Year. Nourished in the womb of the Goddess during the dark time of the year, the sun symbolises the God born anew. Plants that remain evergreen such as fir trees, holly and mistletoe are used as decorations. A good time to reflect on the past year and make plans for the new year.
The Summer Solstice, also known as Mid-Summer, Litha, or Alban Hefin has been celebrated by various cultures all around the world for millennia. The longest day and the shortest night of the year is a celebration of the sun. Plants are growing and thriving and a fruitful harvest is anticipated.
Wishing everyone joy, peace, good health and prosperity in the new year! May all your dreams come true! See you next year! 🙂
MagickMermaid 
A happy festive period to you 🙂
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Thank you so much, Alistair! 🙂
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Happy winter solstice!
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Thank you so much, Vanya! 🙂
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Happy Solstice, Morgaine!
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Thank you so much, Brad! 🙂
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Your artwork is so beautiful. It really captures the spirit. Happy Winter Solstice, Morgaine 🙂
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Thank you so much, Jeanine! 🙂
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Season’s greetings!!! Stay safe! 🙂
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Thank you so much, Colin! 🙂
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You are most welcome! 🙂 🙂
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Merry Happy Winter Solstice! I LOVE that last illustration, with the flower border ❤
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Thank you so much, Susan! 🙂
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So pretty! Happy Solstice! I love the fact we will now start getting more hours of sunlight each day. Phew!
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Thank you so much, Kristen! 🙂
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Happy Winter Solstice to you!
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Thank you so much, Francisco! 🙂
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You are very welcome!
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Thank you so much. A happy rebirth to you for this coming New Year. May you, and our Earth be richly blessed.
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Thank you so much, Peter! 🙂
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Merry merriment Morgaine! As the days get longer, may they be filled with joy 🤩
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Thank you so much, Tone! 🙂
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Thank you! May the year bring you more magic, health and good fortune! Hopeful images you have created with your art and bring joy to us all year long.
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Thank you so much, Jo Nell! 🙂
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Thank you for your joyful art, and happy winter and summer to you, too x
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Thank you so much, Wiebke! 🙂
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Thank goodness that’s over! Let the lighter days begin! Happy Holidays, lovely Mermaid! 💝🌲🤶
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Thank you so much, Ellie! 🙂
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Hi Magick Mermaid,
This is very pretty!
In case you would like to know, I just made a post about a mermaid on ‘Warrior’ and thought of you.
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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