Dec

21

Seasonal Recurring annually

Monday 21 December 2026

Winter Solstice

The shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Celebrated by many cultures as a turning point towards longer days and the return of light.

Newsletter content ideas

Here's what you could include in your internal newsletter around Winter Solstice:

  • Share the significance of the solstice across cultures
  • Feature cosy winter photos from the team
  • Highlight seasonal wellbeing tips for shorter days
  • Organise a winter-themed team activity

Subject line ideas

Try these subject lines to boost open rates:

  • Winter Solstice: What we're doing this year
  • It's Winter Solstice — here's how you can get involved
  • This week: Winter Solstice + team news
  • 21 December: Winter Solstice at [Company]

How to feature this in your newsletter

  1. Plan ahead — Add Winter Solstice to your content calendar at least 2 weeks before the date so you have time to gather content and images.
  2. Choose your angle — Will you run a dedicated special edition, or include it as a section in your regular newsletter? Bigger events work well as specials; smaller ones fit into your weekly digest.
  3. Involve your people — Ask employees to share their stories, experiences, or ideas related to Winter Solstice. User-generated content always gets higher engagement.
  4. Include a call to action — Give readers something to do: attend an event, share a message, learn something new, or donate to a cause.

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