Winter Solstice Wishes for Hope, Peace, Renewal

The Northern Hemisphere is in the darkest days of the year as we approach the Winter Solstice, December 21-22. At that time, half of Earth is tilted farthest away from the sun, and we face the longest night. Many cultures and religions celebrate the winter solstice season with wishes for hope, peace, and renewal, showcasing lights, festivals, song, or Yule fires to brighten the darkness.

Celebrating You!

Red candle burns in center of Yule centerpiece with oranges, closed, pine branches, and the words Blessed Yule above.

As I focus on celebrating the Solstice, Yule, Christmas, and Hanukah, I will be brief.

First, thank you for following my newsletter and blog posts. Your interest in climate action inspires me to continue them!
Second, my thanks go to all those who have ordered and read my books. They have been a true labor of love, written to express gratitude, faith that we can overcome current challenges, and hope for our common future on this beautiful planet.
Third, if you have not yet purchased or read my two books, I want to make sure you have seen my holiday discounts. My first memoir is available now for just $5 in paperback. Check out Unearthing the Ghosts: A Mystery Memoir. Or get the Ebook for $4.99. You can also see reader reviews and get either the paperback or eBook at Amazon.
You can also get a 25% discount on my 2024 book, Rear-View Reflections on Radical Change. Use the code HolidaySale when you check out – only at this link.

A Warning…and Climate Action Reflections

I conclude with two reports – first, this red-flag warning from Inside Climate News – the warming climate has changed the Arctic so much that melting permafrost has become a new source of carbon in the atmosphere: Arctic Tundra Shifts to Source of Climate Pollution, According to New Report Card: NOAA scientists and affiliated researchers have documented profound change in the frozen north as U.S. government science itself faces an uncertain future.

Second, Climate Reality looks back on climate action accomplishments of the past year and ahead to 2025 and beyond in 2024 Was a Big Year at Climate Reality.

Image of SunSet and MoonRise over a snowy winter hill, trees, and field.

Finally, I wish you warm blessings of hope, peace, and love in the New Year and beyond.

Linda Mary Wagner

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About Me

Linda Mary Wagner

I spent more than a dozen years as an independent journalist and later worked as a communications specialist for The Brooklyn Historical Society, Consumers Union, and Associated Press. At this stage of my life, my primary concern is to meet the challenge that climate change presents to my children, grandchildren, and the future of life on planet Earth.