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Re:The ancient monuments saluting the winter solstice by JKCalhoun on Monday December 22, 2025 @08:42AM (#46354039)
I have read that the auspicious date of December 25th may have been intended to be the Solstice but that the degree of error for "making a note on a fence" is why we have the 25th.

Merry Sun-Fence Day everyone. ;-)

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Re:The ancient monuments saluting the winter solstice by stryan on Monday December 22, 2025 @09:43AM (#46354484)
IIRC The 25th was the solstice on the Julian calendar, but when you switch it to Gregorian the solstice moves to the 21st.
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Re:The ancient monuments saluting the winter solstice by mistrial9 on Monday December 22, 2025 @10:30AM (#46354899)
no - it is currently three nights after the longest night. The three refers to a similar three days at Easter time.
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