Because it is the "Longest Day of the Year" for those of use who live in the North, not too far South of the Arctic Circle, The Summer Solstice is a very important day here in Alaska and other "far Northern" Countries.
Commencing with the Winter Solstice, our "Shortest Day of the Year", we begin to look forward to the days slowly beginning to grow longer as we approach our Spring and Summer months and the very long days.
Below we are going to share material from the NATIONAL TODAY website.
Around the world, ancient civilizations constructed megalithic structures like Stonehenge and Newgrange, meticulously aligning them with the sun's path during the solstices. These anonymous builders demonstrated profound astronomical knowledge, using these sites for rituals and to mark the changing seasons. Their enduring monuments serve as powerful reminders of humanity's long-standing connection to the Summer Solstice.
If you would like to read more about the Summer Solstice on the NATIONAL TODAY website, please click onto the below link.
https://nationaltoday.com/summer-solstice/
You can also read more about the Summer Solstice at Wikipedia..
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summer_solstice
There you have it.
Cap and Patti
