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Ukrainians told when to wait the longest night in 2017

Украинцам рассказали, когда ждать самую длинную ночь в 2017 годуNamed the exact date.

In Ukraine all Northern hemisphere Thursday, December 21, the longest night of the year.

Winter solstice (winter solstice) falls every year on December 21. Every four years, in leap year, it is celebrated on December 22.

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Today is the shortest day and the longest night of the year. The time when the Earth will be located in the southern point of the Ecliptic, as close as possible from the Sun in 2017 will be at 16:28 GMT. In the southern hemisphere the 21st of December will start astronomical summer.

Today is the fourth in the lunar calendar. The moon is in the constellation of Aquarius, and the Sun in Sagittarius.

This day is important for astrologers, as well as the summer solstice, and the vernal and autumnal equinox. Winter solstice-2017 is also symbolic to the Mayan calendar: this year ends the cycle of earth civilization, which lasted 5,200 years. In 2018 will begin a new galactic year.

Historical note

Natural cycles have been studied by ancient Slavs for centuries. They had their own calendar, which they celebrated important dates. These days were held rituals, ritual acts, our ancestors were trying to communicate with the spirits.

Long since December 21, was considered the birth of the Sun and the new year was calculated from this date. According to legend, during the longest night of the year is the final battle of light and darkness. The next day, the Sun is the winner of the battle as it awakens the nature.

For our ancestors, winter solstice was highly anticipated, because they believed in the ability to change destiny and to fulfill the cherished desire. The Slavs had a strong belief that on this day, people can pay attention to a higher power.

The tradition of winter solstice

In many Nations, Ioll or Kolyada is celebrated the night before the sunrise.

In Europe it was decided to decorate the house with fir tree branches that hung in the corners of the house, and also above the entrance and window frames. Traditionally, many branches were put over the fireplace. But in the center of the house needed to put something round that would symbolized the Sun. Another important element of the day is considered fire. It definitely kindled from oak wood.

Slavs believed Kolyada God of the Sun, so his birthday was celebrated with songs and dances. Had to give gifts to family and friends, and scrimp on their acquisition – means to deprive themselves of the generosity in the new year.

Did not do during the festivities and without sacrifice.

Modern astrologers claim that now in this day it is necessary to let go of the past, to forgive enemies, to clean the house.

Folk omens

If the land or the vegetation is frost, so next year we can expect a good harvest of wheat and other crops.

The weather on this day determines what will be on 31 December. Sunny and radiant day promises frost, and dark – thaw.

If entered in advance in the house the cherry blossom branch on December 21, which means that next year will be a lot of berries. The generous crop of berries it is possible to hope in the absence of wind on this day.

On a wet spring indicates rain in the winter solstice.

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