# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Winter Solstice Celebration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 10:30 am – Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Saturday, December 20, 2025 from 10:30 am—3 pm

In-person event

SOLD OUT: Qigong Class: $10 members; $20 nonmembers (includes museum admission)

Solstice Ritual: $15 members; $25 nonmembers (includes museum admission)
Location: Vanessa Platacis: Taking Place exhibition gallery

Solstice Centerpieces: Included with admission

Harp Performance: Included with admission
Location: Main Atrium

Welcome winter with an array of nurturing programs! Join us for a grounding qigong class, engage in a powerful solstice ritual, design your own yule log centerpiece and enjoy joyous Celtic harp music while sipping something warm from the Atrium Café.

SOLD OUT: Qigong Class | Winter Practice with Master Zhou Xuan Yun
10:30–11:30 am | Vanessa Platacis: Taking Place exhibition gallery | Ground Level
Preregistration required.

Join Master Zhou Xuan Yun for a morning qigong practice in the galleries. Tap into the power of breath and movement during this accessible class designed to prepare our bodies and minds for the winter season.

Drop-in Art Making | Solstice Centerpieces
11 am–3 pm | Main Atrium | Ground Level
Included with admission

Winter Solstice is honored around the world as a time of gathering together during the longest night of the year. Celebrate by creating a decorative centerpiece for your table.

Live Music | Harp Performance by Mary King
Noon–2 pm | Main Atrium | Ground Level
Included with admission

The harp is one of civilization’s oldest instruments and is central to rituals and celebrations throughout the world. Join us for a performance by master harpist Mary King, showcasing Celtic and seasonal tunes.

Workshop | Winter Solstice Community Circle and Ritual with Tam Willey and Rev. Tracy Rich
1–3 pm | Vanessa Platacis: Taking Place exhibition gallery | Ground Level
Preregistration required.

Step into a moment of intention-setting and community connection as we engage in the process of art making, reflection and mindfulness. Bring curiosity and wonder as we connect with the rhythms of the natural world with Tam Willey of Toadstool Walks and Rev. Tracy Rich of Welcoming Journey. Tam Willey and Rev. Tracy Rich have been offering a solstice ceremony together since 2017 and collaborating in various ways since 2008.

Register Here: pem.org/events/winter-solstice-celebration-2025?date=2025-12-20&time=10:30
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salem/winter-solstice-celebration/200029116092238
- **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, exhibitions, music, art, live-music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1374

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Salem
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Peabody Essex Museum
- **lat**: 42.521711682044
- **long**: -70.892361402512
- **full address**: Peabody Essex Museum, 150 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970-3701, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Winter Solstice Celebration being held?
  - **A:** Winter Solstice Celebration takes place on Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 10:30 am to Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 03:00 pm at Peabody Essex Museum, 150 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970-3701, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Winter Solstice Celebration?
  - **A:** Winter Solstice Celebration is organized by Peabody Essex Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Winter Solstice Celebration is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Salem, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 1,300+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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