What Does the Winter Solstice Mean to Us?

Comment #8

truecritic — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 17:51:06 GMT

Then there is the issue of the vast number of so-called predictions. Good grief! At least one of them has to come true because there are so many. As to a direct answer to the question, Winter Solstice means starting the day after, longer days and summer will be coming. 2 of my favorites. ps - I don't drink eggnog. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.

Comment #7

cps10 — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 15:39:10 GMT

Rick - I know I had way too many eggnogs last night...thank you for reminding me of that past memory ;)

Comment #6

Rick G — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 15:27:12 GMT

Mike, I just find it curious that the Mayan calendar ends at that time. I think it has to do with the precession of the equinoxes which happens every 25,800 years. That would be the end of a great cycle and an explanation for the calendar to stop at that time. Nancy, I think you were right about the eggnogs.

Comment #5

JAP69 — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 13:36:01 GMT

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biological_clock. As far as 2012 goes I do not worry about it.<br

Comment #4

LOTTOMIKE — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 12:13:26 GMT

i wonder about the 2012 thing a lot.i looked it up this past weekend.seems that something major should happen somewhere in that time period.i believe in those type of things.really makes you wonder.especially with all thats happened since 9/11.before 9/11 i really didn't believe.post 9/11 i definitely do.too much has happened.

Comment #3

justxploring — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 08:04:23 GMT

I'll vote for the eggnogs! Happy Holidays to you.<br

Comment #2

Rick G — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 22:03:39 GMT

That's a pragmatic response and inarguably a good explanation. But I don't think a shorter day and less warmth from the sun is the only answer. Just my opinion. I think it has more to do with the cycle of the earth's wobble on its axis and ensuing correction. It would make sense that this event would occur on an equinox or solstice. Maybe I's computer could shed some light on that.

Comment #1

JAP69 — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 21:45:58 GMT

Original Blog Entry: What Does the Winter Solstice Mean to Us?

Rick G — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 21:07:00 GMT