Winter Solstice

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Across
  1. 3. The sun moves slowly in this direction all summer long.
  2. 5. Ancient people prayed to stop the sun from moving in this direction.
  3. 7. This is long in the winter.
  4. 8. The sun moves gradually in this direction all spring long.
  5. 9. Ancient people believed this caused the sun to move.
  6. 10. This means "the sun."
  7. 11. This equinox marks the first day of spring.
Down
  1. 1. In December, ancient people prayed for the sun to begin to move in this direction.
  2. 2. This word is a synonym for "endless."
  3. 3. The sun appears to stay in one place in the sky on this day.
  4. 4. Winter begins this week in December.
  5. 6. Ancient people often felt this emotion on the Winter Solstice.
  6. 10. This means "stand still."