Sunday December 21, 2008
Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year, marked by the greatest angle between the pole (either north or south) and the sun.
Summer Solstice is likewise the longest day of the year, marked by the smallest angle between the pole (either north or south) and the sun.
Due to this, Winter Solstice in one hemisphere corresponds to the Summer Solstice in the other.
Tuesday December 23, 2008
Emperor Akihito was born on this date in 1933.
On December 23, a public ceremony takes place at the Imperial Palace which, usually off limits to the public, opens its gates.
Thursday December 25, 2008
Christmas day honors the birth of Jesus Christ.
Thursday January 01, 2009
New Years Day on the Gregorian Calendar.
