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The Christmas tree or the Solstice tree and the environment.

By, Uwe Paschen.  The Christmas tree or the Solstice Tree?  For millennia’s now trees have been worshiped by many cultures as being mystical, even magical and gifted with great powers. The Germanic Tribes and...

Fremont Solstice parade: Not Just for Nude Cyclists Anymore

The Seattle P-I's Monica Guzman has a quick question for you:"Let's play a word association game. When I say "Fremont Solstice Parade," what's the first thing that comes to mind?If you said "naked bicyclists,"...

Today & Tomorrow mark the Summer Solstice

Today & tomorrow mark this years Summer Solstice. For those in the northern hemisphere, the June Solstice marks the longest day of the year. We also celebrate the first day of summer in the northern...

Light my Fire: La Trobada on the Canigou, June 22-23 (Feux de la St Jean)

The first day of Summer is celebrated around France with the Feux de la St Jean (Bonfires of St Jean). One event I was not aware of until today is La Trobada Del Canigo...Many people from around Catalonia meet atop the summit of Canigou in the Pyrenees, each person bringing...

Christmas - An Ancient Holiday

"The middle of winter has long been a time of celebration around the world. Centuries before the arrival of the man called Jesus, early Europeans celebrated light and birth in the darkest days of winter. Many...

Bring On The Night: Winter Solstice

Get ready, Northern hemisphere, for the shortest day of the year..."The sun will reach the southernmost point in the sky at 1:08 a.m. Saturday, marking the winter solstice and the start of winter, explain...

From "Hot" to "Not", Some Cars Now Out of the Hit Parade

Ah, cars. I have to admit that I love them. If I could, I'd have a garage of cars, including a 1939 roadster with a rumble seat.Americans do have love affairs with cars, but sometimes, we're fickle. Writer Tom...

Summer Solstice, the world (including New York) celebrates with Fete de La Mu...

Some will no doubt play 'Dancing in the streets' at one the many free concerts taking place around the globe as people celebrate the Summer Solstice with Fete de la Musique. New York City joins the fray for the first time with around 500 acts for Make Music New York.Details...

Stonehenge site for summer solstice celebration

"Thousands of modern-day druids, pagans and partygoers converged on Stonehenge late Wednesday as people across the northern hemisphere prepared to welcome the summer solstice: the longest day of the...

Winter Solstice at Kensington Market

""I'm standing right in the middle of it," I shout through the phone but before I can finish she sees what's going on and finishes my sentence: The Kensington Market Festival of Lights. "Of course!" Hundreds of...

Solstice Critical Mass Ride and Roll

 Tomorrow night!_____ Solstice Critical Mass Ride and RollFriday, December 29, 2006Join fellow bicyclists, skaters, and bladers for a leisurely and spirited ride and roll through the streets of Vancouver celebrating Winter Solstice and the last ride of 2006! Meet at...

'Twas The Night Before Christmas

"So is Christmas really all about the Three Magi or is it the most successful modern capitalist celebration foisted on the public?"

13th Annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival Tonight

13th Annual Winter Solstice Lantern FestivalOne festival, six neighbourhoodsFriday, December 22, 2006The dance of sun and earth has inspired celebrations of the human spirit, expressed through art and music,...

Happy Solstice

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