{"id":4445,"date":"2025-12-21T06:00:37","date_gmt":"2025-12-21T14:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.russbishop.com\/blog\/?p=4445"},"modified":"2025-12-20T18:46:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-21T02:46:44","slug":"happy-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/russbishop.com\/blog\/happy-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy Holidays!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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El Capitan above the Merced River in winter, Yosemite National Park, California<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Happy Holidays and welcome Winter Solstice!<\/p>\n

Midwinter, Yule, the Longest Night, J\u00f3l – the Winter Solstice (December 21st) is known by many names, but the shortest day of the year is the official start of winter and the perfect time to reflect on the past twelve months.<\/p>\n

As 2025 comes to a close I’m grateful for another year of new experiences and travel near and far. And as always I appreciate your support and company, and encourage you to keep exploring all the natural beauty that surrounds us.<\/p>\n

Have a wonderful holiday season and a healthy, prosperous New Year!<\/p>\n

-Russ<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Happy Holidays and welcome Winter Solstice! Midwinter, Yule, the Longest Night, J\u00f3l – the Winter Solstice (December 21st) is known by many names, but the shortest day of the year is the official start of winter and the perfect time to reflect on the past twelve months. As 2025 comes to a close I’m grateful … <\/p>\n

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