Once upon a time, humans were fascinated with the sky. Luminaries like the Sun and Moon were personified and celebrated with the Gods. So it is no huge jump to learn that societies of the past celebrated the Winter Solstice marked by the shortest day of the year.
As the Winter Solstice approaches, the days grow shorter and shorter. Symbolically, this represents the Sun “aging”. The “death” of the sun occurs at sundown on the day of the Solstice, and subsequent “rebirth” occurs the following morning as the days begin to grow longer.
Humans across the world would celebrate this occurrence, preparing feasts before the coming winter. However, in this modern age, we have forgotten old traditions and ways of living. Many of us don’t even know what phase the moon is in, let alone the days of the Solstices and Equinoxes.
So this Solstice, celebrate as we have done in times past. Feast, be grateful for the wonderful blessings of life, and look forward to the longer days to come. Let it be a time of shedding resentments or habits that no longer serve us. Allow yourself to be “reborn” with the Sun.