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Winter solstice is the official first day of winter and is also the longest night of the year. Cultures have been celebrating winter solstice for centuries as a way of acknowledging the end of lengthening nights and shortening days. Some view the holiday as a time for hope, reflection and renewal.
After the solstice, the sun will begin setting later in the evening and the days will grow gradually longer, finally culminating in the summer solstice in late June. This year, winter officially begins on Saturday, Dec. 21, at 1:19 am.
Gather with others to celebrate the coming of longer days at two free and festive events in Yachats and Lincoln City this Saturday.
Yachats Winter Solstice Celebration
This tribute to the sun will be held at the Yachats Commons from 4 to 7 pm or “until the bonfire goes out.”
Enjoy the bonfire, food, music, dancing, friends and fun. Free treats include three varieties of chili, freshly popped popcorn and beverages.
A delicious assortment of cookies will again be provided by the Yachats Ladies Club. The chili selection will include a vegan option. Beverages will be provided by View the Future.
Morgen Silverhorn and friends will entertain and lead an acoustic instrument jam session. Bring the acoustic instrument of your choice should you wish to join in.
The Yachats Commons is located at 441 N Hwy 101. For more information, go to Pollyplumb.org.
Solstice Celebration at Driftwood Public Library
This celebration begins at 6:30 pm, and library staff seek to offer a program in which anyone can stop, take a breath, relax and reflect in the company of their community.
It is an open mic event, with all manner of performances welcome. Musicians, writers, dancers and readers from the local area are requested to join to honor the start of the winter season in an attempt to provide a small sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping and preparation. Therefore, the readings and music will ideally reflect on various aspects of winter and solstice and what these mean to different interpreters.
Cookies, cocoa, punch and tea will be provided.
Doors open at 6 pm at Driftwood Public Library, located on the second floor of the Lincoln City Hall building at 801 SW Hwy. 101.
For more information, go to driftwoodlib.org or call 541 996-1242.