When darkness comes early each day it can feel like the season will never end, but the winter solstice on Thursday marks the longest night – and longer days to come.
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Trevallyn Primary School is celebrating the solstice with an art installation on Thursday night, where students are performing songs, dances and marching with lanterns.
Historically, cultures around the world have celebrated the winter solstice as the rebirth of the sun and the coming of warmth and fertility for crops.
Pupils in grades 3 and 6 have been preparing lanterns and solstice symbols, such as suns, moons and flags, with parent Joanne Beswick.
“The solstice will last for just a moment and will mark the shortest period of daylight and the longest night of the year in the Southern Hemisphere,” Mrs Beswick said.
“Anyone who wants to come along is welcome.”
The winter solstice occurs at 8.07pm on Thursday, with the celebration happening between 6pm and 7pm at Trevallyn Primary School in Gorge Road, Trevallyn.
Johanna Baker-Dowdell
Johanna has more than 22 years experience as a journalist for newspapers, magazines and online publications.
Johanna has more than 22 years experience as a journalist for newspapers, magazines and online publications.
