Hi Jellybeans! I'm Zeena!
The Shortest Day written by Susan Cooper, an English Author.
This poem is about the Harsh Winter Environment of medieval Europe. During those days Winter was seen as a time of hardship, starvation and suffering. So when Yule Came on the Solstice (December 21st) all the Villagers would Welcome The Return of the Sun.
Back in those days, in many parts of the Globe, Cold and frosty weather was a time of relying upon what food supplies that you already had Stored. Including Jars of Jellies and Salted Meats etc.....
Contact me and let me know how You Celebrate Yule or the Solstice. Enjoy the Return of the Sun ☀️ whether it be louder and festive or quiet and Contemplating...it's your season now!