Year in Review: 2025 The older I get, the more I feel like the winter solstice is the true beginning of the new year. Astronomically speaking, it’s a much more significant date than January 1, and culturally speaking, it’s been a more meaningful date for most of human history. It drove ancient celebrations like Yule and Saturnalia, inspired structures like Stonehenge and Newgrange, and served as a…