The Solstice Fallacy: Why Our Seasonal Calendar Is Broken

Our seasonal calendar begins at astronomical turning points—solstices and equinoxes—yet this creates a paradox: summer starts when days begin getting shorter. This fundamental mismatch between how we officially define seasons and how we culturally experience them has implications for agriculture, climate discussions, and global traditions. Redefining seasons by temperature and daylight extremes rather than pivotal points could create a more intuitive framework that resonates across cultures.