Lone Voice: Nah, they bain't. Not for a day or two. (But I do wonder whether winter solstice celebrations were originally aimed at latest dawn, or even earliest dusk, rather than shortest day, especially when all three are turning points that involve measuring a statistic in the middle of a range of minimal change.)
And also with you!!
ReplyDeleteLone Voice: Nah, they bain't. Not for a day or two. (But I do wonder whether winter solstice celebrations were originally aimed at latest dawn, or even earliest dusk, rather than shortest day, especially when all three are turning points that involve measuring a statistic in the middle of a range of minimal change.)
ReplyDeleteI was waiting for this post! Solstice wouldn't be right without it.
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