Litha S/H - Summer Solstice - Longest Day
Sun, 21 Dec
|Southern Hemisphere
Celebrate the longest day with Litha on December 21st in the Southern Hemisphere. Embrace the sun's peak, weave floral wreaths, dance around the maypole, and engage in the joy of Midsummer with feasts and communal festivities
Time & Location
21 Dec 2025, 12:00 am
Southern Hemisphere
About the event
What is Litha?
Litha, also known as Midsummer or the Summer Solstice, is celebrated on or around December 21st in the Southern Hemisphere. It marks the longest day of the year, when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, signifying the peak of summer.
This nature festival is one of the most significant in the solar calendar, celebrating the sun at its zenith, abundance, and the fullness of life.
The Significance of Litha:
Peak of Solar Power: Litha honors the sun's greatest strength, celebrating light, warmth, and the fertility of the Earth.
Balance and Transition: It's a moment to reflect on the balance of light and dark, as after this day, the days begin to shorten, marking the slow return towards winter.