A time-old celebration of the shortest darkest days, the Winter Solstice has long been a time for bringing friends and family together to enjoy entertainment and make memories. It is a must attend event for those staying in the San Diego area this holiday. Though we are several thousand years away from the origins of the Solstice, we can still enjoy its special character today – and the people of San Diego are doing so in fine style. At the Sea Breeze Organic Farm, 3909 Arroyo Sorrento, the whole community is invited to celebrate at their Winter Solstice Festival. Traditionally a time for feasting, the Festival will include local chefs and artisan food producers sharing their special flavor combinations, with wood fired pizzas being a highlight of the night. A Farm to Fork event, the Festival will be celebrating the local produce and the organic cultivation which makes it taste so good. Bonfires, musicians and the sunset light prism in the unique straw bale house are all on offer to make it a wonderful family event. Taking place on December 21st, from 3pm through to 9pm, tickets are $20 to this unique party night.
Historically, the winter solstice was significant because it was a time during which people were genuinely unsure that they would survive through to warmer weather. January, February and March are generally cold, hard months in the agricultural calendar of the northern hemisphere, when little grows. In December, the cattle and other livestock would be slaughtered so that they wouldn’t need feeding during this difficult period – making the last December feast on the solstice one of the last great celebratory meals and a final opportunity to enjoy fresh tasty produce before it was all salted to be stored over winter. Likewise, this time of year would also be when the wines and beers made during summer were finally ready to drink, making for a great celebration atmosphere!
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