FULL MOON AND NEW MOON CALENDAR
First Day of Winter 2021 in Northern Hemisphere The first day of winter 2021 is on 21st December 2021, Tuesday as per UTC as well as EST timings. It is the day when winter solstice occurs and the day when we receive minimum amount of sunlight. It is the shortest day of the year. Winter solstice is also known as December solstices or hibernal solstice. Further, you will know what exactly happens on the day of this solstice. On the day of winter solstice, a pole of the Earth is tilted in a way that it is farthest from the Sun. This results in the lowest elevation of the sun in the sky. Hence the day of the winter solstices is the day of longest night of the year and shortest day of the year. In December, the Northern pole witnesses continuous darkness. The opposite event of winter or December solstice happens in June that is called summer solstice. Famous Winter Festivals of the World While fall and spring are full of celebrations, winter is the time when people need to stay home to avoid the chilled weather. Yet the time offers many beautiful festivals. Winter is a special time for all the Christians around the world. The main festival of Christians i.e. Christmas is celebrated after winter solstice. The New Year is celebrated worldwide to mark the beginning of the new year as per Georgian calendar. India celebrates Makar Sankranti which is a traditional winter harvest festival. Ancient Rome celebrated Saturnalia before the first day of winter arrives. South East Asian countries like Korea and China celebrates Cold Food Festival in the winters. The occurrence of December solstice is significant as in ancient times people were largely depended on the observation of the seasons. Astronomical events like solstices and equinoxes have been guided activities like sowing of crops, harvesting, and mating of species. Keep following our blog to know december full moon dates and new moon dates for the year.
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