Winter Solstice

The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, falling on or around 21 December. From then on, the days slowly start to lengthen.

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The winter solstice falls this week, the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. From here, the days start to get a little longer. Short days and dark evenings can affect mood and energy, so this is a good time to look after yourself. Try to get outside in daylight, even for a short walk at lunchtime. If the darker months are hitting harder than usual, please reach out for support: [link to EAP].

The winter solstice falls this week, the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. From here, the days start to get a little longer. Short days and dark evenings can affect mood and energy, so this is a good time to look after yourself. Try to get outside in daylight, even for a short walk at lunchtime. If the darker months are hitting harder than usual, please reach out for support: [link to EAP].

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For the company channel on the day.

It's the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. From here the days get longer, so take a lunchtime walk in whatever daylight we've got.

It's the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. From here the days get longer, so take a lunchtime walk in whatever daylight we've got.

Talking points

For managers and team leads.

- Encourage people to get outside during daylight hours, and protect lunch breaks. - Watch for signs that someone is struggling with low mood during the darker months. - Remind the team about the Employee Assistance Programme.

- Encourage people to get outside during daylight hours, and protect lunch breaks.
- Watch for signs that someone is struggling with low mood during the darker months.
- Remind the team about the Employee Assistance Programme.

Tone note

How to pitch it.

Keep it gentle and practical. Remember that colleagues in the Southern Hemisphere are at their longest day, and that the solstice has spiritual significance for some, including pagan colleagues who mark Yule.

Keep it gentle and practical. Remember that colleagues in the Southern Hemisphere are at their longest day, and that the solstice has spiritual significance for some, including pagan colleagues who mark Yule.

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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
22 December: Winter Solstice at [Company]

How to feature this in your newsletter

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.
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.
Involve your people — Ask employees to share their stories, experiences, or ideas related to Winter Solstice. User-generated content always gets higher engagement.
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Winter Solstice

The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, falling on or around 21 December. From then on, the days slowly start to lengthen.

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