The History of the Summer Solstice As the sun reaches its zenith in the sky and the days stretch to their fullest, we find ourselves at the height of the wheel of the year: the Summer Solstice. Often called Litha in modern pagan traditions, the Summer Solstice will occur on 21stJune and marks the longest day and the shortest night, a time when the sun lingers in our lives a little longer and the natural world is buzzing with vibrant energy.  Here in the UK, the Summer Solstice carries ancient echoes and was a vital marker in the agricultural calendar. Long before clocks and calendars, the sun’s movement was the…