Summer Solstice Southern Hemisphere

So, this December 21st, don’t just stress about the last-minute gifts. Step outside. Feel the heat on your skin. Look at your long, short shadow at noon. And celebrate the fact that while the rest of the world is shivering, we are dancing in the sun.

Here are three ways to honor the day:

This year, the Southern Hemisphere Summer Solstice occurs on: summer solstice southern hemisphere

Because the Southern Hemisphere solstice overlaps with Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s prep, its pagan roots are often overlooked. But you don’t need to be a druid to enjoy the power of the sun. So, this December 21st, don’t just stress about

Grab a cold beverage (a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a local lager) and some seasonal fruit. Cherries, berries, mangoes, and passionfruit. Find a west-facing beach or hill and watch the sun take its sweet time setting. You’ll have almost 15 hours of daylight depending on your latitude (Hobart gets less; Perth gets more). Look at your long, short shadow at noon