Letters to the Editor: Winter solstice should inspire us to let the light in at Christmas

One reader urges a positive response to the dark days that many people are enduring, while others consider issues including religion, defence, and Hungary's relationship with Russia

Clouds permitting, solstice sunrise will once again illuminate the interior of Newgrange on Thursday, and the grand stretch of ever-lengthening days starts on Friday. Picture: John Lalor/National Monuments Service

Winter solstice on Thursday, December 21, is the day of least daylight in the year, aka ‘the shortest day in the year’.

After winter solstice, daylight gradually increases until the summer solstice in June.