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22 Dec, 5 tweets, 3 min read
The winter solstice arrives in the depths of the pandemic. But the season of darkness also offers ancient lessons of survival, hope and renewal. nyti.ms/38l3xCg
The undeniable hardship of this winter is a reminder that for much of human history, particularly in colder climates, winter was a season simply to be survived. nyti.ms/38l3xCg
For millennia, during these months of darkness, humans have turned to rituals and stories to remind one another of hope and deeper truths. All over the world, celebrations of light dot the winter darkness like stars. nyti.ms/38l3xCg
Humans all over the Northern Hemisphere will share nature’s winter ritual of darkness on Monday, whether they acknowledge the winter solstice or not. nyti.ms/38l3xCg
The great irony of winter is that the moment darkness is greatest is also the moment light is about to return. Each year, the winter solstice comes with the promise that the next day will be brighter. nyti.ms/38l3xCg

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