Winter Solstice

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Across
  1. 2. Many winter celebrations focus on this, including forests, stars, and the seasons
  2. 3. Many people have one to welcome the return of the light.
  3. 5. This happens earlier as the winter approaches.
  4. 7. The shortest day and longest night of the year.
  5. 9. The winter solstice happens in this hemisphere in December.
  6. 10. Many cultures celebrate the return of this after the solstice
  7. 12. A tree stays green all year, symbolizing life in winter.
  8. 14. There is more of this on the winter solstice.
Down
  1. 1. Customs and celebrations passed down through generations
  2. 4. Starting fresh as the days begin to grow longer again.
  3. 6. Represents energy, hope, or the feeling of the season.
  4. 7. This happens later and later as days get shorter.
  5. 8. Used in many solstice traditions to symbolize light and hope.
  6. 11. Family members from the past who are honoured in some winter tradtions
  7. 13. Thinking quietly about the year that has passed.