Statements (62)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
astronomical event
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
various festivals
the start of winter |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
pagan_traditions
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Winter's Solstice
|
| gptkbp:is_a_celebration_of |
gptkb:Stonehenge
various cultures lighting candles the_Native_American_tribes |
| gptkbp:is_a_time_for |
meditation
community gatherings community service family gatherings storytelling feasting honoring ancestors spiritual reflection reflection and renewal making resolutions celebrating diversity celebrating life creating traditions celebrating nature connecting with nature connecting with friends creating art building community bonds people reflect on the past year many cultures perform rituals people engage in acts of kindness people engage in outdoor activities people enjoy seasonal foods people reflect on their goals people reflect on their values people express their creativity celebrating the earth's cycles celebrating the light. celebrating the return of the sun celebrating the warmth of home people appreciate the beauty of winter people celebrate the cycle of life people connect with their heritage people decorate their homes people engage in self-care people exchange gifts people honor the darkness people honor the return of light people practice gratitude people seek inner peace people seek knowledge people share stories of hope renewing intentions the sun is at its lowest point in the sky |
| gptkbp:is_linked_to |
Yule
|
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
the solar calendar
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
astronomers
|
| gptkbp:occursAnnually |
due_to_Earth's_axial_tilt
|
| gptkbp:occursIn |
December 21
|
| gptkbp:related_to |
the Tropic of Capricorn
|
| gptkbp:visitedBy |
the_Southern_Hemisphere
the_Northern_Hemisphere |
| gptkbp:was_marked_by |
the shortest day of the year
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