The winter solstice may have been immensely important because communities were not certain of living through the winter, and had to be prepared during the previous nine months was common in winter between January and April, also known as months. In temperate climates, the midwinter festival was the last feast, before deep winter began. Most cattle were o they would not have to be fed during the winter, so it was almost the only time of year when a supply of fresh meat was available. The majority made during the year was finally and ready for drinking at this time. The concentration of the observances were not always on the day commencing at or at but the beginning of the pre-Romanized day, which falls on the previous
This is attested by physical remains in the layouts of late Neolithic and archaeological sites such as in Britain and in Ireland. The primary axes of both of these monuments seem to have been carefully aligned on a sight-line pointing to the winter solstice sunrise (New Grange) and the winter solstice sunset (Stonehenge). Significant in respect of Stonehenge is the fact that the Great was erected outwards from the centre of the monument, i.e., its smooth flat face was turned towards the midwinter Sun.
The solstice itself may have been a special moment of the annual cycle of the year even during times. Astronomical events, which during ancient times controlled the mating of animals, sowing of crops and metering of winter reserves between harvests, show how various cultural mythologies and traditions have arisen.
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