Lush Solstice

Imagine a version of Earth where Winter Solstice instead ushers in a wave of intense plant growth overnight.

This prompt is an exercise in creating alternate realities. How would society and culture change if Winter Solstice, a time typically associated with the “death” of nature, was instead a period of explosive, lush life? Would we celebrate it differently, or even fear it? Explore this concept through a detailed narrative or description, focusing on the imagery and emotional impact of this inverted solstice.