Multifaith Calendar
Winter Solstice / Yule (Pagan)
Date and Time
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Description
What is the Winter Solstice?
- The solstice marks the moment that one of Earth’s poles is at its maximum tilt. On the day of the winter solstice, the sun travels its shortest path through the sky.
- It is a time that is marked and honored by a number of religious and spiritual communities around the world.
What is Yule?
- Yule is one of the oldest winter solstice festivals, with origins among the ancient Norse thousands of years ago.
- Yule is a liminal period, a time for reflection and to await the sun’s return. Large gatherings take place at critical solar sites around the world.
Recurring
This event also occurs on 12/21/24, 12/21/26 and 12/21/27