Winter Solstice 2009 is Shortest Day of the Year

Winter Solstice 2009, the shortest day of the year and the first day of winter arrive in the middle of the Snow Storm East Coast - State of Emergency with serious Snow Accumulation Totals and Snowfall Totals New Jersey. Today seems to be the right time to celebrate Winter Solstice 2009 and the shortest day of the year.

Winter Solstice 2009 arrives at 12:47 PM today according to U.S. Naval Observatory data. The Winter Solstice 2009 is also the shortest day of the year. With a heavy blanket of snow on the ground, it seems clear that winter is here!

The Winter Solstice 2009 shortest day of the year is because the earth's axial tilt is the farthest from the sun today. We have the least amount of daylight and the longest night on Monday, December 21, 2009.

The Winter Solstice 2009 is also referred to as "Yule". For centuries, the Winter Solstice has been a celebration of harvest, wonder and magic. The shortest day of the year was always a time to gather and share. Centuries from the beginning of Winter Solstice, we celebrate the joy of Christmas.

On this first day of winter, it's a perfect time to gather around the fire, nibble cookies and sing carols. From today, we can all look forward to the arrival of spring!

If you're already chilled from the Winter Solstice 2009 and the shortest day of the year, take heart. The longest day of the year arrives on June 21 when we'll enjoy 15 hours of daylight.