The Incas of South America celebrated the corresponding winter solstice with a ceremony called Inti Raymi, which included food offerings and sacrifices of animals, and maybe even people.

In Peru, people honor the return of the sun god on the winter solstice. The ancient tradition would be to hold sacrificial ceremonies, but today, people hold mock sacrifices to celebrate.

The solstice is a cause for celebration in some ... In the past, animal and sometimes even human sacrifices took place. That doesn't happen today - a symbolic sacrifice is staged instead involving ...

knowing that every sacrifice was worth it, and every effort has its reward. 2. SAGITTARIUS: For Sagittarius, this Winter Solstice shines a spotlight on finances and how they're being managed.