Here in Australia, we’re celebrating the winter solstice – an astronomical phenomenon that occurs each year in June as the Earth orbits the Sun. It is the shortest day of the year and the longest night; and the point at which the earth begins the long, slow turn towards the light.
From today, the days in Australia and the rest of the southern hemisphere will continue to get longer as the Earth continues to orbit the sun, getting closer to the Sun each day until it reaches the December summer solstice.
The solstice has been observed for many thousands of years, as long as people have marked time by the skies, and it’s a wonderful time of year to retreat inwards and reflect on the wonders of nature.
Many traditional cultures used winter as a time to slow down and reconnect with the natural world. It’s a great time to gather friends together for a hearty, warming meal to recognise and feel part of this ancient tradition.
Where:
The Thomas Blamey Tavern
Table will have a Geocaching banner on it.
Time:
12:30 to 1:30pm