Here in the northen hemisphere, these are the longest nights. These nights surrounding the winter solstice. We gather near to friends, family and loved ones in these times, to find warmth and comfort. But the solstice and the new calendar year, both serve to remind us that our lonely little planet is once again turning important. Days will start growing longer again. A reminder that even in our darkest times, there is always hope for the future.

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