that seems to be what is in common...
in the northern hemisphere anyway lol
i guess the shortest and longest correspond (fairly much) on the different sides of the earth?

http://www.zenzibar.com/articles/christmas.asp

that is why it surprises me how some people choose to boycott halloween...

the origins of christmas (or x-mas where 'x' was a customary abbreviation for krist, khrist, or christ and where it is also the sign of the christian - and roman - cross)

solstice.

happy solstice everyone.

break out the supplies