As you may know, today is the day that would be the darkest, dreariest, most miserable day of the year if it weren't for Man's capacity for rational thought. Because of this, we've been freed from the tyranny of the elements and have been remaking the world to fit our needs. While I haven't quite succeeded in remaking the world to fit my needs - this whole gravity thing is really inconvenient sometimes, and cats are a whole chapter by themselves. I will join your celebration however, if for no other reason than tomorrow the days start getting longer!
Only in the northern hemisphere you north centric person you. They start getting shorter for southern hemisphere types. Where is your global perspective? :)