Planetarium Show: Season of Light

Description

Join us for this seasonal favorite. Explore the historical religious and cultural rituals practiced during the time of winter solstice — not only Christian and Jewish, but also Celtic, Nordic, Roman, Irish, Mexican and Hopi. Learn how these ancient rituals changed over time to become many of the world's most endearing Christmas and New Year’s holiday customs, all of which involve lighting up the winter season — from the burning Yule log, festive Christmas tree lights and sparkling candles in windows, to the lighting of luminarias and setting off fireworks in the American Southwest and the traditional ritual lighting of the Hanukkah Menorah.

And of course, there will be some astronomy! Learn why the Earth has seasons and explore the possible astronomical explanations for a "Star over Bethlehem." Make “Season of Light” a new holiday tradition for your family. A “Tonight’s Sky” program showing seasonal constellations and planets currently in the night sky will follow the show.