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The winter solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year, has been celebrated for millennia as a time of transition and renewal. Across cultures and traditions, this celestial event is marked with ceremonies and festivities that honor the turning of the seasons. From the ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia to the Scandinavian tradition of Yule, the winter solstice is a time for gathering with loved ones, sharing warmth and light, and reflecting on the passage of time. Whether through the lighting of candles, the sharing of symbolic foods, or the singing of traditional songs, the winter solstice celebration serves as a reminder of the enduring human spirit and the promise of the returning light as the earth begins its journey back toward spring.
We have a limited number of chairs to sit on. First come first served.
We have knitted hats and earmuffs for sale $5.00 ea. Knitted gloves (sizes infant to extra large) $5.00 ea.
11:20 am till 1:30 pm Gift Vendors: Great Christmas gift shopping ideas. Event tee shirts, Esther’s hand carved eggs & art work,
Christmas earrings, Sore No More, knitted hats & gloves plus much much more.
11:26 am till 11:36 am Speaker: The history about how time was kept before clocks were invented.
11:36 am till 11:41 am Judging and Crowning: Ms. or Mr. Winter Solstice for the most unique Winter Solstice outfit.
11:42 am till 11:46 am Bird Seed and Bird Counting Sheets will be passed out to all visitors.
11:46 am till 11:52 am Speaker: Why traditionally bird seed is spread during the Winter Solstice.
11:52 am till 11:57 am Judging: 1st 2nd 3rd Awards given out for the most unique personal sundials.
11:58 am till 12:05 pm Watching: Personal sundials and the 18’ sundial cross over the 12:00 noon stepping stone.
11:30am till 1:30 pm Lunch booths: will be open serving. Ham & Swiss or Turkey & Cheese Hoagies, or PB&J sandwiches each served with chips and a drink for $10.00 when reserve ahead of time on this web site under: Reserve Your Lunch or email: WinterSolsticeThompsonUtah@gmail.com
12:15 pm till 12:30 pm Speaker: A short presentation of the difference between Pictographs and Petroglyphs at the on
site event replica sculptures.
12:30 pm till 1:30 pm A field trip is scheduled to point out the amazing 3,000 year old plus Native American Indian writings from the Sego Canyon Parking lot; just 3-miles up Thompson Canyon. Space is limited to 25 people at a time. Food vendors will have “to-go” bag lunches for your convenience.
1:30 pm After the Event: Pick up a free “Walk Around Town in Thompson Springs” map and visit some of our old relics scattered around the area. Explore the old cemetery and the Sego Canyon Ghost town.
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