Celebrate the Summer Solstice
How do you like having daylight until 9 PM? Summer is here and we’re excited for the warm weather and long days, but the summer solstice is when the fun really happens. The summer solstice, or Midsummer, occurs when the tilt of the planet’s semi-axis is most inclined toward the sun. Worldwide, interpretation of the event has varied among cultures, but most recognize the event in some way with holidays, festivals, and rituals.
As you know, there are thousands of ancient sites created around solstices and equinoxes that were built to honor our connection to the sun as the source of our light. However, nowadays we mostly recognize the summer solstice as the longest day of the year and the perfect way for us to celebrate is to spend time outside!
This year, the summer solstice falls on Saturday, so spend the day outside with your friends and family. The Colorado Front Range is the perfect place to be to spend the day outside. Most of us are only a short drive away from beautiful hiking trails and scenic picnic areas and there’s plenty of space for everyone. Gather up a group of friends and family and host a barbecue, either at home or in a park. Or spend the day on your bike and tour the city from the trails. If you’re a golfer, play 18 holes instead of 9 because how often do you get to do that?
At Service Uniform, we love the long summer days and warm nights. However, we know that a lot of our customers work daily outside in the hot sun and need protection from the heat. The summer solstice may be a celebration of the summer months, but it’s our duty to protect employees all year round. We’ve partnered with Red Kap to provide outdoor workers with moisture wicking uniforms that not only keep them cool but dry as well.
Whether you work outside or inside, the summer solstice is your day to enjoy being outside. What are your celebration plans for the longest day of the year? Tell us on our Facebook page!
