Winter solstice cards: returning sun, Yule wreath, candle in the long night

Printable winter solstice cards for the longest night and the turn of the year on 21 December. People who mark the season without a religious holiday send them, and so do people who keep Yule. The cards show a low sun over a snowy hill, an evergreen wreath around a log with three candles, and a single candle under a starry sky. Linocut, night watercolor and Celtic knot give the three looks.

• A solstice card to friends
• A Yule card for a household
• A card for the turn of the year
• A card for a winter gathering

Frequently asked questions

Is this a religious card?

No religious figure appears on the cards. They suit people who mark the season without a religious holiday and people who keep Yule.

Where can I write a message?

The candle card has an empty panel for a message beneath the words The light returns.

What is the difference between the three styles?

Linocut uses bold carved lines in midnight blue and sun yellow. Night watercolor uses layered blue washes with salt-speckled stars. Celtic knot uses interlaced borders in evergreen, burgundy and gold.

Can I ask for a different look?

Yes. Type a direction such as for Yule and the card is made in that look. It is a request, not a promised result.

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