MERRY MYTHMAS! - HOLIDAY CARD

Few people realise that December 25 is the important astronomical day when our sun ends winter and is "reborn". This is the ancient origin of Christmas and the "reason for the season". It all begins on on Dec. 23—the first day of the winter solstice. On the 3rd day, Dec. 25, the sun finally stops descending lower in the sky and finally begins it ascension. Now the days start getting longer and lighter. December 25 is the joyous day when the sun—not a son—brings everyone the promise of warmth, light and replenishment. This was a huge celebration in the ancient word. The sun was believed to be a god and was worshipped for being born on Dec. 25. The Romans named their sun god "Sol". The word "Sol+stice" means "Sol"+"stands still". In fact, our early ancestors believed the sun was dead during the 3 days of the solstice and that it rose on the 3rd day, Dec. 25. It amazes me that thousands of years later, we still celebrate the exact same event. But many, like me, understand its true, natural meaning: The rebirth of our natural sun; not the birth of a supernatural son, born from superstition. I hope you enjoy my other winter solstice designs—some are funny, some are informative and some are...I'll let you decide! Merry Solstice! See more of my unique creations at Zazzle.com/atheistcards —>and DOWNLOAD MY FREE CARDS at: AtheistCards.com. Enjoy your free cards!