Winter solstice

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.