• The Winter Solstice, which occurs around December 21st or 22nd in the Northern Hemisphere, marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. This event happens when the Earth's axial tilt is farthest away from the Sun, and the Sun reaches its lowest maximum elevation in the sky.

    Key Points About the Winter Solstice:
    Astronomical Significance:

    It marks the start of astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere and astronomical summer in the Southern Hemisphere.
    After the solstice, daylight gradually increases until the Summer Solstice in June.
    Cultural Celebrations:

    Many cultures celebrate the Winter Solstice with festivals and rituals symbolizing rebirth and the return of the Sun.
    Examples include:
    Yule: A Pagan festival honoring the Sun's return.
    Dongzhi Festival: Celebrated in East Asia, focusing on family reunions and eating warming foods like dumplings.
    Inti Raymi: In Inca tradition, though celebrated in June in the Southern Hemisphere, it reflects similar reverence for the Sun.
    Astronomy Behind It:

    It happens when the Sun is directly over the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° South latitude).
    Earth's axial tilt (23.5°) and orbit around the Sun cause the variation in daylight hours throughout the year.
    Symbolism:

    It represents hope, renewal, and the promise of longer days ahead, aligning with themes of light overcoming darkness.
    Would you like information on how it's celebrated in a specific culture or region?







    In the Southern Hemisphere, the Winter Solstice for the Northern Hemisphere corresponds to the Summer Solstice, which typically falls around December 21st or 22nd. This marks the longest day and shortest night of the year for those living south of the equator.

    Key Points About the Summer Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere:
    Astronomical Significance:

    It marks the beginning of astronomical summer in the Southern Hemisphere.
    The Sun is directly overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° South latitude).
    Daylight:

    Locations close to the poles, such as Antarctica, experience 24-hour daylight during this time (a phenomenon known as the Midnight Sun).
    Countries like Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and parts of South America enjoy longer days and warmer weather.
    Cultural Celebrations:

    Many cultures and traditions in the Southern Hemisphere celebrate the summer season rather than the solstice itself.
    Examples include:
    Christmas in summer: In Australia and New Zealand, Christmas is celebrated during the height of summer, often with beach outings, barbecues, and outdoor festivities.
    Indigenous communities may have unique ceremonies or observances connected to the Sun and the changing seasons.
    Weather Patterns:

    The solstice often aligns with peak summer temperatures in many regions.
    However, in areas like the southern tip of South America, weather may still feel relatively cool due to latitude.
    The Winter Solstice, which occurs around December 21st or 22nd in the Northern Hemisphere, marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. This event happens when the Earth's axial tilt is farthest away from the Sun, and the Sun reaches its lowest maximum elevation in the sky. Key Points About the Winter Solstice: Astronomical Significance: It marks the start of astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere and astronomical summer in the Southern Hemisphere. After the solstice, daylight gradually increases until the Summer Solstice in June. Cultural Celebrations: Many cultures celebrate the Winter Solstice with festivals and rituals symbolizing rebirth and the return of the Sun. Examples include: Yule: A Pagan festival honoring the Sun's return. Dongzhi Festival: Celebrated in East Asia, focusing on family reunions and eating warming foods like dumplings. Inti Raymi: In Inca tradition, though celebrated in June in the Southern Hemisphere, it reflects similar reverence for the Sun. Astronomy Behind It: It happens when the Sun is directly over the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° South latitude). Earth's axial tilt (23.5°) and orbit around the Sun cause the variation in daylight hours throughout the year. Symbolism: It represents hope, renewal, and the promise of longer days ahead, aligning with themes of light overcoming darkness. Would you like information on how it's celebrated in a specific culture or region? In the Southern Hemisphere, the Winter Solstice for the Northern Hemisphere corresponds to the Summer Solstice, which typically falls around December 21st or 22nd. This marks the longest day and shortest night of the year for those living south of the equator. Key Points About the Summer Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere: Astronomical Significance: It marks the beginning of astronomical summer in the Southern Hemisphere. The Sun is directly overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° South latitude). Daylight: Locations close to the poles, such as Antarctica, experience 24-hour daylight during this time (a phenomenon known as the Midnight Sun). Countries like Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and parts of South America enjoy longer days and warmer weather. Cultural Celebrations: Many cultures and traditions in the Southern Hemisphere celebrate the summer season rather than the solstice itself. Examples include: Christmas in summer: In Australia and New Zealand, Christmas is celebrated during the height of summer, often with beach outings, barbecues, and outdoor festivities. Indigenous communities may have unique ceremonies or observances connected to the Sun and the changing seasons. Weather Patterns: The solstice often aligns with peak summer temperatures in many regions. However, in areas like the southern tip of South America, weather may still feel relatively cool due to latitude.
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  • Japanese choir performs "God Bless America" at the Rod of Iron Freedom Festival in Pennsylvania.

    "We believe that America is the last stronghold of freedom for the whole world. We also strongly believe that Mr. Trump is the only president who can stop the threat of World War Three."
    Japanese choir performs "God Bless America" at the Rod of Iron Freedom Festival in Pennsylvania. "We believe that America is the last stronghold of freedom for the whole world. We also strongly believe that Mr. Trump is the only president who can stop the threat of World War Three."
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  • Trump: GOP the Party of Common Sense
    https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/trump-rally-coachella/2024/10/12/id/1183856/?ns_mail_uid=6027034f-006f-40ef-b94b-fe4719b97a24&ns_mail_job=DM694105_10132024&s=acs&dkt_nbr=010502gckfnn

    Thousands of MAGA fans traveled to the city of Coachella, California, not for the eponymous music festival by the same name, but to hear former President Donald Trump speak at the Indio fairgrounds in the desert on Saturday during a late-afternoon rally.

    "We have to make California better," Trump told supporters in the rally, which aired live on Newsmax and simulcast on the Newsmax2 online streaming platform.

    "The Republican Party will always put America first and lead us on to victories like you have never seen before. We've got a big victory because we've become the party of common sense," he told supporters before putting on a red MAGA hat, quipping, "That sun is hot."
    Trump: GOP the Party of Common Sense https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/trump-rally-coachella/2024/10/12/id/1183856/?ns_mail_uid=6027034f-006f-40ef-b94b-fe4719b97a24&ns_mail_job=DM694105_10132024&s=acs&dkt_nbr=010502gckfnn Thousands of MAGA fans traveled to the city of Coachella, California, not for the eponymous music festival by the same name, but to hear former President Donald Trump speak at the Indio fairgrounds in the desert on Saturday during a late-afternoon rally. "We have to make California better," Trump told supporters in the rally, which aired live on Newsmax and simulcast on the Newsmax2 online streaming platform. "The Republican Party will always put America first and lead us on to victories like you have never seen before. We've got a big victory because we've become the party of common sense," he told supporters before putting on a red MAGA hat, quipping, "That sun is hot."
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  • WHEN THE CROWD ASKS YOU TO PLAY FREE BIRD!
    BUT YOU'RE AT A CELTIC FESTIVAL

    Here's a girl that really knows how to handle pipes!
    LOL

    https://old.bitchute.com/video/fdqPGMYppj3b/
    WHEN THE CROWD ASKS YOU TO PLAY FREE BIRD! BUT YOU'RE AT A CELTIC FESTIVAL Here's a girl that really knows how to handle pipes! LOL https://old.bitchute.com/video/fdqPGMYppj3b/
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  • #islamophobia_hoax
    Germany: Knife-wielding Muslim threatens staff at wine festival, ‘I’ll bring you all to Allah!’
    https://jihadwatch.org/2024/09/germany-knife-wielding-muslim-threatens-staff-at-wine-festival-ill-bring-you-all-to-allah
    #islamophobia_hoax Germany: Knife-wielding Muslim threatens staff at wine festival, ‘I’ll bring you all to Allah!’ https://jihadwatch.org/2024/09/germany-knife-wielding-muslim-threatens-staff-at-wine-festival-ill-bring-you-all-to-allah
    JIHADWATCH.ORG
    Germany: Knife-wielding Muslim threatens staff at wine festival, ‘I’ll bring you all to Allah!’
    Celebrate diversity! "'I'll bring you all to Allah!': 23-year-old threatens wine village employees in Stuttgart with a knife," translated from "„Ich bringe euch alle zu Allah!“: 23-Jähriger bedroht in Stuttgart Weindorf-Mitarbeiter mit Messer," NIUS, September 9, 2024: Last week, a threatening situation involving a knife occurred at the Stuttgart Wine Village, a local folk festival....
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  • Long story short... I had to fly back to the UK to transfer funds to my new (business) bank account here in Korea and then certify it. When you make a transfer of funds between countries, it generates a record called an MT103, and the Koreans want this (among other bits of paper) notarised and then apostilled. Of course, this was the height of the holiday season and only some of the most expensive hotels were available in Cambridge (where my bank is), so just staying there for ten days cost me ₤1,000.00+... and everything there had to go on my VISA... and although legalised docs have now started arriving out here, it's going to take weeks to get them all out here.

    Meanwhile, yesterday was the expiry date on my job seeker visa (I got back from England just three days previously after a ten-hour flight from Munich, had to wait there, like fifteen hours, too...), so I had to get all of the docs for that together post-haste and scramble in for a non-reserved slot. Thankfully we were able to get that all done in about twenty minutes, but I really hate going even to the friendly Korean Immigration Offices.

    Anyway, that's another six months of residency.

    You might be interested in what is apparently allowed by the (D-8, investment) visa. According to my lawyer (!) here, it covers:

    * voice actor
    * publishing business
    * education
    * educational video production

    Not quite what I had envisaged, but we all have to work within limits.

    All of this took place in the lead-up to the annual Chuseok (Harvest) Festival, in which most things are essentially dead from tomorrow (Saturday) until Wednesday next week. These last two weeks have been so tiresome and stressful, I think I'll just stay home this weekend...
    Long story short... I had to fly back to the UK to transfer funds to my new (business) bank account here in Korea and then certify it. When you make a transfer of funds between countries, it generates a record called an MT103, and the Koreans want this (among other bits of paper) notarised and then apostilled. Of course, this was the height of the holiday season and only some of the most expensive hotels were available in Cambridge (where my bank is), so just staying there for ten days cost me ₤1,000.00+... and everything there had to go on my VISA... and although legalised docs have now started arriving out here, it's going to take weeks to get them all out here. Meanwhile, yesterday was the expiry date on my job seeker visa (I got back from England just three days previously after a ten-hour flight from Munich, had to wait there, like fifteen hours, too...), so I had to get all of the docs for that together post-haste and scramble in for a non-reserved slot. Thankfully we were able to get that all done in about twenty minutes, but I really hate going even to the friendly Korean Immigration Offices. Anyway, that's another six months of residency. You might be interested in what is apparently allowed by the (D-8, investment) visa. According to my lawyer (!) here, it covers: * voice actor * publishing business * education * educational video production Not quite what I had envisaged, but we all have to work within limits. All of this took place in the lead-up to the annual Chuseok (Harvest) Festival, in which most things are essentially dead from tomorrow (Saturday) until Wednesday next week. These last two weeks have been so tiresome and stressful, I think I'll just stay home this weekend...
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  • Muslim minors attack Hindu festival in India, Muslims throw hot water on Hindus in Bangladesh
    https://jihadwatch.org/2024/09/muslim-minors-attack-hindu-festival-in-india-muslims-throw-hot-water-on-hindus-in-bangladesh
    Muslim minors attack Hindu festival in India, Muslims throw hot water on Hindus in Bangladesh https://jihadwatch.org/2024/09/muslim-minors-attack-hindu-festival-in-india-muslims-throw-hot-water-on-hindus-in-bangladesh
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    Muslim minors attack Hindu festival in India, Muslims throw hot water on Hindus in Bangladesh
    Hindus have a tradition of building makeshift pavilions, holding prayers, and participating in processions during their religious celebrations such as Ram Navami, Durga Puja, etc. As witnessed many times over the past decade, Muslims have also come up with an interesting tradition during the Hindu festivities. This tradition involves throwing stones at Hindu processions and...
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  • https://medforth.biz/ill-take-you-all-to-allah-23-year-old-threatens-staff-with-a-knife-at-a-public-festival-in-stuttgart-germany/
    https://medforth.biz/ill-take-you-all-to-allah-23-year-old-threatens-staff-with-a-knife-at-a-public-festival-in-stuttgart-germany/
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  • https://medforth.biz/germany-vows-knife-control-after-isis-refugee-slashes-throats-at-diversity-festival/
    https://medforth.biz/germany-vows-knife-control-after-isis-refugee-slashes-throats-at-diversity-festival/
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  • https://medforth.biz/media-spin-on-festival-of-diversity-bloodbath/
    https://medforth.biz/media-spin-on-festival-of-diversity-bloodbath/
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