Summer Solstice

In 2013, summer begins June 21 1:04 A.M. EDT (05:04 UT*)

Solstice comes from the Latin (sol, sun; sistit, stands). For several days before and after each solstice, the sun appears to stand still in the sky—that is, its noontime elevation does not seem to change.

  * BBC - Schools - Events - Summer Solstice     


  *http://www.kidsgeo.com/geography-for-kids /0020B-solstices-and-equinoxes.php      



  *   http://www.dogonews.com/2011/6/21/happy-summer-solstice        

  *http://kids.librarypoint.org/summer_solstice 




 * http://funandfactswithkids.blogspot.gr/2010/06/summer-solstice-with-kids.html 






  More about summer solstice around the Web: On the Web, discover more about the topic, where & how Summer Solstice is celebrated around the world along with related history, folklore and rituals that mark the much-awaited long, bright days of summer .... Summer Solstice - Good overview of its history, customs & holidays, illustrations, date & time charts and related links, from Wikipedia.  
Summer Solstice Celebrations - Ancient & Modern - Skip past the intrusive ads for a detailed discussion about how the day has been celebrated over the centuries, and in many cultures, with suggested reading and related links.
  BBC Religion - Summer Solstice - A brief overview of Pagan rituals and ceremonies with related links to more facts & information.
  The Pagan Festival of Litha - The origins of Druidic Summer Solstice celebrations and their meaning in the natural cycle of seasons.