EMBRACING TRADITIONS MEASURE THE DAYLIGHT. Winter solstice can be a reminder of our connection to the natural world. ... MAKE A WREATH. Some holiday traditions, such as hanging mistletoe and wreaths, have roots in pagan solstice rituals. ... PREPARE A FEAST. ... DINE BY CANDLELIGHT. ... BURN A YULE LOG. ... CELEBRATE THE LIGHTS. Dec 13, 2021