The high point of the summer

Strange as it may sound, there is a connection between the summer solstice and honeymoons.

The longest day

Yesterday was the longest day of the year. This is called the summer solstice. The word 'solstice' is made up from two Latin words. These are 'sol' (meaning 'sun') and 'stiere' (meaning 'to stand still'). During the summer solstice, the sun is in the sky for so long, it appears to stand still.

Hemispheres

The people of the Northern Hemisphere have their summer solstice while those in the Southern Hemisphere have their winter solstice. The summer solstice has been celebrated as the first day of summer for hundreds of years.

Celebrations