Winter Solstice
Yule
According to an old Celtic myth, on the solstices of each year the Oak King, representing the light, and the Holly King, representing the dark, would fight, with the Oak King emerging victorious at the winter solstice, enabling the return of the light. The winter solstice tradition dates back to before the Celts, however, as evidenced by the underground cairn in Newgrange, Co Meath, constructed in 3300BC, which is illuminated by the sun at dawn on December 21st.
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According to an old Celtic myth, on the solstices of each year
the Oak King, representing the light, and the Holly King,
representing the dark, would fight, with the Oak King emerging victorious at the winter solstice, enabling the return of the light.
The winter solstice tradition dates back to before the Celts,
however, as evidenced by the underground cairn in Newgrange,
Co Meath, constructed in 3300BC, which is illuminated by the
sun at dawn on December 21st.
Main Specifications
| SKU | GC01 |
| Height | 148 mm |
| Width | 105 mm |
| Manufacturer | Cionn Toirc |
| Origin | Ireland |
Printed in Ireland from an original by Glenn Tyler
A6 4 page greetings card with blank inside.
Comes with C6 plain white envelope.
Contents wrapped in clear cellophane.