Yule, Solstice, Christmas, Winter Holiday of your choice

Challenge #154 in the Eclectic series. Hosted by Ro13.

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The 21st is the shortest period of daylight in the northern hemisphere. Many cultures and religions have a winter holiday around this time of year. Capture the essence of a specific winter holiday and please add a note if it is about a certain aspect or meaning. Pleae be respectful when including ANY religious iconry

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Solstice Lights

by Stefano Giorgi

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My Christmas Tree on 21st December 2012

Camera:	Canon EOS 7D
Lens:	Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro
Submitted:	Tuesday, 1st January, 2013 09:39 (GMT)
Taken:	Tuesday, 18th December, 2012
Focal length:	200 mm
Shutter speed:	1/60 sec
Aperture:	F6.3
ISO:	400
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