Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens at 7:27 p.m. Pacific Time on December 21, 2023.
Many diverse cultures living north of Earth’s equator celebrate Winter Solstice with light-themed festivals.
Recently Look On The Bright Side Day was cast as an informal holiday for the Winter Solstice.
Why Not? Why not look for Bright Side silver linings when Nature itself becomes dark?
Yes, darkness is a blessing that allows for healthful, deeper sleep.
If we find, though, that sun-reduced darker days contribute to our feeling a little morose, then we have the reminder that on this week’s shortest day of the year, an invitation stands for us to Look On the Bright Side.
The famous Jazz trumpeter, Louis Armstrong, captured the Bright Side feeling for us when he wrote…
Grab your coat Grab your hat, baby Leave your worries on the doorstep Just direct your feet On the sunny side of the street
Wherever we are this Winter Solstice, whether it’s cold, dreary, rainy or warm and sunny – let’s sing along with Louis –
Full of Thanks and Sharing the Sunny Bright Side Day in our heart. WF!
Lyrics begin at minute 1:02 on this YouTube video.
