Winter solstice

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Pagan festivals
February 2nd Imbolc
March 20th Vernal equinox / Ostara
May 1st Beltane
June 21st Summer solstice / Litha
August 1st Lammas
September 22nd Autumnal equinox / Mabon
October 31st Samhain
December 21st Winter solstice / Yule
The exact date each year can vary slightly. The dates are different in the southern hemisphere.

The winter solstice, occurs when the sun reaches its southernmost point, between December 20 and December 23 (northern hemisphere) and June 20-23 (southern hemisphere).

Celebrated by Neopagans as Yule.