Printable winter solstice coloring pages are a fun and easy way to get into the holiday spirit. The shortest day and longest night of the year, the winter solstice is celebrated by many cultures around the world. And what better way to celebrate than with some festive coloring? Printable winter solstice coloring pages can be found online, and they make for a great activity for both kids and adults. There are pages for all levels of coloring ability, so everyone can join in on the fun. And what’s more, once you’re done coloring, you can hang your pages up as a decoration. So get out your colored pencils and markers and enjoy some festive winter solstice coloring.
Here are some fun facts about this special day:
- The word “solstice” comes from the Latin solsticium, which means “sun standing still.” This is because, on the day of the solstice, the sun appears to reach its highest point in the sky and then stops moving.
- The ancients believed that the sun was actually born on the Winter Solstice. In fact, many cultures still celebrate the rebirth of the sun on this day.
- The Winter Solstice is also known as Yule, which is a pagan festival that celebrates nature’s cycle of life and death.
- In some parts of the world, people celebrate the Winter Solstice by burning a Yule log in their fireplace. This is said to bring good luck for the coming year.
Why not celebrate the Winter Solstice by printing out our free coloring page? Just click on the link below and print it out! Happy Solstice!
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