: The Holly King regains power, and the world begins its gradual descent back into the dark.
Ancient cultures often viewed the solstice as a cosmic struggle between opposing forces. In , this was personified by the eternal conflict between the Oak King (representing light and summer) and the Holly King (representing darkness and winter). Solstice
Winter Solstice: Stories and Traditions From Around the World : The Holly King regains power, and the
: The Oak King defeats the Holly King, allowing the days to lengthen again. : The Holly King regains power