This one was used yesterday for summer solstice Russia and a few other countries, though not the US, and today for summer solstice in Korea.
Sticky fingers? It must be summer!
Today marks the beginning of the year’s sweetest season, a time of hot days, short nights, and soaking up the sun: the Summer Solstice.
What is Solstice, you ask? it’s an astronomical event that creates the longest day of the year in one of the two hemispheres. Today, the Earth’s northern half will be bathed in light for the greatest percentage of a single day. Giving us all a good excuse to stay outside for another hour. Or two. Or until the fireflies come out!
So get out of the house, slather on some sunscreen, and enjoy the summer, before it melts away…
Doodle by guest artist, Kirsten Lepore.
Yesterday was also winter solstice for Brazil.
Winter is a paradox. Some call it cold and unwelcoming. Temperatures drop a tad too much. And our teeth might chatter a little more than we’d like.
But when you think about it, chilly weather brings people together. Whether we’re bundled up for a snow day, huddled around a campfire, or sharing a home-cooked meal, Winter offers a million ways to enjoy the warmth of those closest to us.
So today, on the shortest day of the year, welcome Winter with a friend, or family.
Doodle by guest artist, Kirsten Lepore.