Winter Solstice - Dancing In The Dark…And Light

John Cantwell writes about the true meaning of the Winter Solstice ahead of the City of Dublin Winter Solstice Festival. You might miss it, but in the days running up towards the peak of Christmas fever, you can hear mention of Winter Solstice. So often the TV news on the evening of December 21st ends with a salute to this poignant time with footage of Newgrange Cairn in County Meath and if the camera operator is lucky, viewers are blessed to witness the magical gold light of sunrise piercing the dark inner chamber. <img alt="" src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:700/1*1aN3tFHDcTILvfUDUv6CfQ.jpeg" style="height:410px; width:700px" /> There are often some facts shared on the astronomical explanation of Winter Solstice and the Neolithic era when the tomb was constructed. Then the slightly iffy bit, a slightly amused reference to anybody at Newgrange who might be celebrating the Solstice in a deep personal way that on screen, looks beyond anything purely astronomical. In the cutaways and close ups are often individuals standing still, facing the sun with eyes closed or in groups, drumming or dancing or singing. <a href="https://medium.com/@MediaTribune/winter-solstice-dancing-in-the-dark-and-light-9414bd0bde68">Read More</a>