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The shortest day, the longest night, the return of the light, the rebirth of the Sun, the birth of the Sun God, the birth of countless gods and heroes\u2026 <\/p>\n

Whatever or whoever you\u2019re celebrating, remember that Winter is the season of rest. In the midst of all the preparations and parties, relatives and rituals, feasting and frivolity, take some time to sit quietly and reflect. And rest. <\/p>\n

Mainly rest. <\/p>\n

Happy Solstice!<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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