Festivals around the world are celebrated in different ways, and Christmas is no less. The Wiccans, an ancient religious group, celebrate Christmas in the form of Yule, observing the Winter Solstice or the longest night of winter occurring between December 20 and 23 every year with a healing ritual. The Sabbat (festival) is a time to celebrate the passing of the longest night, and to look forward to the brighter days of the future with family and friends.