
The Gift of Light - Winter Solstice
Today is the Winter Solstice. The shortest day, the longest night. The Winter Solstice is the climax of the growing darkness of the period known as the time of the Midnight Sun. Many traditions have built celebrations that recognize this moment. The HIndu celebration of Diwali recognizes the defeat of the evil spirit Ravana by King Rama, one of the incarnations of the god Vishnu. Upon his triumphant return home millions of lights were lit to help guide him back. Diwali, the