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The summer solstice, occurs annually on June 21 and is an astronomical event marking the longest day and shortest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. It happens when the Sun reaches its northernmost position in the sky (the Tropic of Cancer) and is one of the four key turning points of the astronomical year. The term “solstice” derives from the Latin words sol (Sun) and sistere (to stand still). The summer solstice can be observed between June 20 and 22, with minor variations depending

Ayaz Ata is a mythical or folkloric figure in the beliefs and folklore of certain Turkic communities, depicted as an elderly, wise, and benevolent character associated with the winter season, the annual cycle, and New Year celebrations. In contemporary academic and folkloric discussions, there are differing views on whether Ayaz Ata is an ancient and original element of Turkic mythology or a syncretic figure that emerged in a later period through interaction with the Santa Claus and Russian Ded