68 Winter Solstice Quotes To Celebrate The Shortest Day Of The Year (2023)

The winter solstice is upon us! This is the shortest day of the year and the darkest night. 

The sun rises later and sets earlier, and the cold seems to bite a little harder. But despite all of this, the winter solstice is a time of hope and light. 

68 Winter Solstice Quotes to celebrate the first day of Winter

As the darkness deepens, we are reminded that the light will return. The winter solstice is a time to celebrate the light, even in the darkest of times. 

As the days grow shorter and the nights grow longer, we are reminded of the cyclical nature of life. 

The darkness is a time of rest and rejuvenation, and the light is a time of growth and expansion. 

To help you celebrate the winter solstice, like we did the summer solstice, read on for some winter solstice quotes that will inspire you!

Winter Solstice Celebration Quotes

Asian family in their coats outdoors during winter

1-   “Happy winter solstice everyone!”

2-   “Long lost are the days when the winter solstice was celebrated with as much zest as the other holidays.”

“It’s time to give back to nature!” - Winter Solstice Celebration Quotes

3-   “It’s time to give back to nature!” 

4-  “Winter solstice is like early Christmas to me.”

“Winter solstice is like early Christmas to me.” - Winter Solstice Celebration Quotes

5-   “Why does no one celebrate the winter solstice anymore?”

6-  “A few take note of the winter solstice, and even fewer celebrate it.”

“Happy winter solstice everyone!” - Winter Solstice Celebration Quotes

7-  “I am someone who celebrates equinoxes, solstices, and eclipses more fervently than your regular Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving.”

8-  “When the sun is directly overhead in the Tropic of Capricorn, we celebrate the day of the winter solstice.”

“Why does no one celebrate the winter solstice anymore?” - Winter Solstice Celebration Quotes

9-  “To take a break from our busy lives in this competitive world, we must stop and celebrate every occasion no matter how mundane it may sound. Winter solstice acts as a breather that we all need.”

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21st December Quotes

Winter landscape

10-  “Winter solstice is when the winter reaches its peak point and that is all the more reason to love it.” 

11-  “My festivity starts on 21st December.”

12-  “21 December ushers in a new era.”

“My festivity starts on 21st December.” - 21st December Quotes

13-  “Winter solstice brings you the white and black of this world. So you can truly appreciate the colors.”

14-  “When it’s white all around, you know those happy and colorful days are just around the corner.” 

“21 December ushers in a new era.” - 21st December Quotes

15-  “Winter solstice is a magical day when the sun seems to stand still in all its magnificent glory.”

16-  “The northern hemisphere is at its happiest on the 21st of December.”

“The northern hemisphere is at its happiest on the 21st of December.” - 21st December Quotes

17-  “From time immemorial, winter solstices are equated with the sowing of seeds and harvesting of crops.”

18-  “It’s time to thank nature for all it has given us. That too without asking. Only if humans could learn to be as selfless.”

Romantic Winter Solstice Quotes

Couple walking through snow in winter forest

19-  “You are like winter solstice to me, cold yet comforting.”

20-  “Will you be my sweetener in this frosty and bitter December weather?”

“You are like winter solstice to me, cold yet comforting.” - Romantic Winter Solstice Quotes

21-  “If I had to choose one person to spend the longest night of the year with, it would be you. Only you.”

22-  “A candlelight dinner with you on the winter solstice is all I ask for.”

“A candlelight dinner with you on the winter solstice is all I ask for.” - Romantic Winter Solstice Quotes

23-  “Let us meet on the winter solstice when the sun is at its lowest peak and the day is as sparkly as a diamond.”

24-  “In this rainy December weather, the desire to meet you is so strong that I don’t even find pleasure in reading books. So come to me my love and put me out of this misery.”

First Day of Winter Quotes

Baby in red coat playing with snow in winter park

25-  “Here’s to the official start of Winter!” 

26-  “Winter solstice not only symbolizes the start of winter but also gives us all an incentive to restart, reassess, repent, and recreate.”

“Here’s to the official start of Winter!” - First Day of Winter Quotes

27-  “From here onwards the sun will shine brighter and longer. It will light up every dark corner of your life.”

28-  “Winter solstice shows that everything gloomy does come to an end. Goodbye, fall. Welcome winter.”

“I hope this winter solstice, life takes a turn in your favor.” - First Day of Winter Quotes

29-  “I hope this winter solstice, life takes a turn in your favor.” 

30-  “The rays of light are the farthest from you. But hold on tight, the time will come when it will be the closest.”

“Winter solstice shows that every beginning has an end and every end ushers in a new beginning.” - First Day of Winter Quotes

31-  “Winter solstice shows that every beginning has an end and every end ushers in a new beginning.” 

32-  “Let us all be reborn on this first day of winter and live our lives with a little bit more love and peace.”

“Winter solstice shows that everything gloomy does come to an end. Goodbye, fall. Welcome winter.” - First Day of Winter Quotes

33-  “Nature has given us many things and these seasonal variations are the most inspirational among those. I hope the start of winter inspires you to be a better version of yourself”

Funny Winter Solstice Quotes

Couple laughing and having fun in the snow

34-  “My ex was like summer to my winter solstice.  We could never be together. But I realized it was a day late and a dollar short.”

35-  “If feminists were to argue on the winter solstice, they would consider the nights as men and the days as women. And then advocate for the equinox.” 

“All summer, I daydream about the winter solstice.” - Funny Winter Solstice Quotes

36-  “People talk about winter fashion. But when it snows like crazy, there is no fashion. It’s just you trying your best to survive stepping outside.”

37-  “All summer, I daydream about the winter solstice.”

“I get to have a few more minutes of the night today. Should I read a few more pages of my favorite book?” - Funny Winter Solstice Quotes

38-  “I get to have a few more minutes of the night today. Should I read a few more pages of my favorite book?” 

39-  “I am a winter bear. So my question is, “Why can’t the winter solstice last all year?”

“The neutral colors of the winter are penetrating our homes like never before.” - Funny Winter Solstice Quotes

40-  “The neutral colors of the winter are penetrating our homes like never before.”  

Quotes About Long Nights

Illuminated Zakopane in winter at night and milky way

41-  “I take solace in the long, dark, and cold nights. It recharges my soul.”

42-  “Sunlight is for cheerful people. Long nights are for people like me whose broken souls can’t fathom cheerfulness.”

“I take solace in the long, dark, and cold nights. It recharges my soul.” - Quotes About Long Nights

43-  “It’s that time of the year when the days are getting shorter, the nights are getting longer, and life is getting a bit happier.”

44-  “Here’s to lighter days and cold nights.”

“Here’s to lighter days and cold nights.” - Quotes About Long Nights

45-  “I am all down for the snowy days and darker nights.” 

46-  “The crisp winter breeze and starry nights with snow all around make up for a great combination.”

“I am all down for the snowy days and darker nights.” - Quotes About Long Nights

47-  “The longest night of the year is here. Let’s celebrate it with lots of book reading.”

48-  “The night of the winter solstice is long and cold.”

Relaxing Winter Solstice Quotes

A girl wearing high socks and sweater while holding a cup of drink during winter

49-  “Winter solstice gives you all the time in the world to slow down and take a rest from the everyday hustle and monotony.”

50-  “Winter solstice represents the quiet before the storm.”

“Winter solstice represents the quiet before the storm.” - Relaxing Winter Solstice Quotes

51-  “Winters bring out the desire in me to be lax and lazy in the cold and comforting weather.” 

52-  “May this winter solstice bring you peace and calm.”

“May this winter solstice bring you peace and calm.” - Relaxing Winter Solstice Quotes

53-  “Winter solstice portends the spilling of warmth.” 

54-  “The snowy blanket helps cool everything down, even your fervent soul. So you can truly relax and contemplate, and then start anew.”

Poetic Winter Solstice Quotes

Woman writing in notebook with coffee and laptop at the desk

55-  “In this gloomy winter, you should light up the sparkle within you.” 

56-  “Ignite the light within you, let it burn, and show you a way through this darkness.”

“In this gloomy winter, you should light up the sparkle within you.” - Poetic Winter Solstice Quotes

57-  “The night of winter solstice precedes Christmas night, both having a little bit of magic in them.”

58-   “Most people are like the sun which keeps tilting, sometimes away and sometimes towards the earth, but I aspire to be like the earth which always shows consistency in revolving around the sun. Now that’s some loyalty to talk about.”

“Ignite the light within you, let it burn, and show you a way through this darkness.” - Poetic Winter Solstice Quotes

59- “Winter solstice happens in the blink of an eye. It is that minuscule moment when the sun perches directly over the tropic of Capricorn.”

60-  “So looking forward to longer hours of sunshine after the passing of winter solstice.”

Winter Solstice Blessing Quotes

Magical winter landscape with some soft highlights and snowflakes in the background

61- “On this darkest of nights, may you find the light. Blessings to you this winter solstice.”

62- “On this longest night of the year, may we remember that even in the darkest times, there is always the potential for new beginnings and hope. Merry Solstice!”

“Happy Solstice! May the longest night of the year be filled with the light of love, laughter, and goodwill.” - Winter Solstice Blessing Quotes

63- “Darkness is the time of preparation when the winter’s work is done and the fields are asleep. At this time we plan for the coming year, when the light will return and new life will begin.” -Unknown

64- “Happy Solstice! May the longest night of the year be filled with the light of love, laughter, and goodwill.”

“Wishing you a warm and magical Solstice. May your heart be light and your days be long.” - Winter Solstice Blessing Quotes

65- “May the longest night of the year bring you peace, and the shortest day of the year bring you happiness. Wishing you all the best this Solstice season.”

66- “Wishing you a warm and magical Solstice. May your heart be light and your days be long.”

“Blessings be upon you this solstice season. May the sun shine brightly on you and bring you warmth and joy.” - Winter Solstice Blessing Quotes

67- “Blessings be upon you this solstice season. May the sun shine brightly on you and bring you warmth and joy.”

68- “Wishing you all the happiness your heart can hold this solstice season. May you find peace, love, and joy in the days to come.”

First Day of Winter Quotes

Wrapping Up Winter Solstice Quotes

The winter solstice is a time to celebrate the shortest day of the year. These quotes capture the beauty and wonder of this time.

Looking for your next read: then browse through our Hello Winter Quotes or Christmas Eve Quotes for some holiday cheer!

Happy Winter Solstice!

Winter Solstice Blessings

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