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Thursday, December 22, 2022

How was Winter Solstice Celebrated in Ancient Greece?

The winter solstice occurs on December 21 in our current calendar and marks the longest night of the year in the northern hemisphere. For many ancient Greeks following the Attic calendar, the winter solstice was a time for celebrations marked by the feast of Poseidon, the god of the sea. Religious practices varied immensely between […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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