Traditions that Unite Us: Rebirth of Light

Winter Solstice/Yule celebrates the return of the sun

By: Suzanne Laurent

Outlets: 603 Diversity

Published: October 30, 2025

Words: 1,158

Last Updated: 2 months, 4 weeks ago

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A candle is lit on the eve of the Winter Solstice and is kept glowing until sunrise, celebrating the return of the sun after the darkest night of the year. Yule also holds spiritual and magical significance. It is seen as a time when the veil between worlds is thin, making it easier to connect with spiritual energies, ancestors and deities.

This celestial event has been celebrated for centuries by various …

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