December 21 is the shortest day in the year. I don't understand the science, I just know that this day has the shortest amount of daylight. Since my birthday is December 20, I have always been fascinated by the darkest time of the year. I don't see any great significance in it, but it does remind you that life has its rhythms, and it helps to try to be in sync with them.
This is one of the reasons I love Christmas lights. At this very dark time, Elmhurst is aglow with decorative Christmas lighting. Just after 4PM today it will begin to get dark, and the lights will make that darkness not nearly as gloomy as it would be. I try to be responsible about electrical usage, but it is so nice to have my home lit up with color. It is a reminder to me that Jesus is the light of the world, and the metaphorical darkness cannot put out that light.
After today, daylight begins returning. Very slowly yes, but by the end of January we should have at least a half hour of light back. Something to hold on to in winter.
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