December Solstice in Wallis and Futuna ― Date, History, and Details
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History of December Solstice in Wallis and Futuna and How to Celebrate/ Observe It
The December solstice occurs when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Capricorn, which is located at 23.5 degrees south latitude. This happens every year on December 21st or 22nd. In the Southern Hemisphere, the December solstice marks the start of summer. The word solstice comes from the Latin solstitium, which means “sun stands still.” At the solstice, the sun’s path (as seen from Earth) reaches its farthest point south for the year. After the solstice, the sun starts to move north again. In the Northern Hemisphere, the December solstice marks the start of winter.