The winter solstice can fall on any day between Dec. 20 and 23, depending on the year, but the 21st and 22nd are the most ...

The celebration of the Winter Solstice is an ancient practice that is almost untraceable. While we know civilizations like ...

Ancient Greek winter solstice festivals such as Haloa and Poseidon’s month blended astronomy, fertility rites, and the divine ...

Though temperatures have already started to drop in some parts of the country, winter doesn't officially begin until mid-December. Here's what to know about the winter solstice, the astronomical start ...

Cultures around the world are preparing to mark the winter solstice this Saturday, including with festivals, special meals and several live-streamed events from historical monuments like the ...

The winter solstice is Saturday, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year to the Northern Hemisphere — ideal conditions for holiday lights and warm blankets. For those who would rather ...

The winter solstice is the moment when the Earth is tilted farthest away from the Sun. Because of this tilt, the Sun sits at its lowest point in the sky. This creates the shortest day of the year, ...

Besides colder temperatures and falling snow, the other signs of obvious signs of winter approaching are longer nights and shorter days as the winter solstice nears. Here's when and what to know about ...

The snow and cold weather might have people thinking that winter is here, but the start of the season this year is still days away. Winter is almost here, and for many, it’s a time for reflection, ...

The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year as well as the start of the Pagan holiday, Yule, ...