For thousands of years, people have marked the winter solstice as a time to pause, honour the earth, and lean into the cosy side of life. Ancient traditions involved lighting enormous fires, decorating trees with candles and offerings, and gathering herbs believed to bring protection and peace. It was a moment to celebrate the pending return of light, even while standing in the darkest part of the year.
These days, most of us are more likely to light a candle than set a tree ablaze. And we’d prefer to wrap ourselves in a doona than dance barefoot in the snow. But the instinct is the same, right?. As the days reach their shortest and the nights stretch out, we turn and welcome anything remotely cosy with open arms.
At Bonny, we think that sounds like something worth celebrating. So to help you do just that, we’re going on sale this Winter Solstice (June 21). For a limited time, you can get $50 off all doonas.
What is the winter solstice?
The word solstice comes from the Latin sol (sun) and sistere (to stand still). It marks the exact moment the sun reaches its lowest point in the sky for the year.
From here, the days slowly begin to grow longer again. It’s a seasonal turning point. A time to rest, reset, and find light in small moments. And why not welcome the new age of light in snuggled up in a Bonny doona.
For thousands of years, people have marked the winter solstice as a time to pause, honour the earth, and lean into the cosy side of life. Ancient traditions involved lighting enormous fires, decorating trees with candles and offerings, and gathering herbs believed to bring protection and peace. It was a moment to celebrate the pending return of light, even while standing in the darkest part of the year.
At Bonny, we think that sounds like something worth celebrating. So to help you do just that, we’re going on sale this Winter Solstice (June 21). For a limited time, you can get $50 off all doonas.
These days, most of us are more likely to light a candle than set a tree ablaze. And we’d prefer to wrap ourselves in a doona than dance barefoot in the snow. But the instinct is the same, right?. As the days reach their shortest and the nights stretch out, we turn and welcome anything remotely cosy with open arms.
What is the winter solstice?
The word solstice comes from the Latin sol (sun) and sistere (to stand still). It marks the exact moment the sun reaches its lowest point in the sky for the year.
From here, the days slowly begin to grow longer again. It’s a seasonal turning point. A time to rest, reset, and find light in small moments. And why not welcome the new age of light in snuggled up in a Bonny doona.
