Solstice celebrations for kids
Hi greenthumbs!
This weekend it’s the solstice! This means it will be the shortest or the longest day of the year, depending on where you live.
If you live in the Southern Hemisphere like me, it’s the Winter solstice on Sunday 21 June. This is the shortest day of the year (and the longest night!). It’s also called ‘midwinter’.
If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s the opposite! It’s the Summer solstice is on Saturday 20 June. This is the longest day of the year (and the shortest night). It’s also called ‘midsummer’.
People all over the world celebrate the solstice in different ways. At home in dirtgirlworld, scrapboy and I will be making a solstice lantern and drinking warm spiced apple tea. Then we’re going to make a tent and tell our favourite stories!
Do you have a solstice family tradition? Maybe you could start one! Here are some ideas of things to do.
Winter solstice ideas
Make a solstice lantern
Cook some soup and share it
Have a campfire outdoors or sit by the fire inside
Go outside and look at the stars (and make a wish!)
Have your favourite warm drink
Take a winter solstice walk
Here are some more ideas of things to do!
Summer solstice ideas
Make a sun weaving
Do family sunrise yoga
Have an outdoor picnic for dinner
Make a nature boat and put it in the water
Gather around and play music together
Make a flower crown to wear
Here are some more ideas of things to do!
There are no rules when it comes to solstice traditions. Just make sure it feels special to you! I can’t wait to hear about what you get up to.
Have a magical solstice greenthumbs!