The Wishtoyo Chumash Village held its Winter Solstice Ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 21, to celebrate the coming of the New Sun. A Winter Solstice pole went into the ground at the village to mark the sacred occasion. Dozens were in attendance.
Mati Waiya, top left, leads the placing of the pole during the Wishtoyo Winter Solstice Ceremony to bless and send good hopes for the new year.
Mati Waiya leads the audience during the Winter Solstice Ceremony.
Attendees circle around the sacred fire.