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WINTER SOLSTICE22 December 06:08 AM (GMT)

The Pagan celebration of Winter Solstice is one of the oldest winter celebrations in the world.
It falls on the shortest day of the year and was celebrated long before the arrival of Christianity. The Druids (Celtic priests) would cut the mistletoe that grew on the oak tree and give it as a blessing. It was also the Druids who began the tradition of the yule log. The Celts thought that the sun stood still for twelve days in the middle of winter and during this time a log was lit to conquer the darkness, banish evil spirits and bring luck for the coming year. Many of these customs are still followed today and have been incorporated into the Christian and secular celebrations of Christmas.