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A sacred light in the darkness: Winter solstice illuminations at Spanish missions
By Ruben G. Mendoza — December 13, 2018
(The Conversation) — California's colonial Spanish missions were sited to produce illuminations on solstices or equinoxes, demonstrating the power of our instincts to guide us through the darkness toward the light.
The roots of the Christmas tree: Pagans celebrate Yule
By Mikala Compton — December 19, 2017
BOONVILLE, Mo. (RNS) — This winter celebration featuring trees, candles and wreaths predates Christianity.
Secular Solstice: Doing good for goodness’ sake
By Kimberly Winston — December 16, 2014
OAKLAND, Calif. (RNS) A newly minted observance called "Secular Solstice" takes religious ritual common to the holiday season and adds its own spin.
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