The winter solstice ushers in the astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Meanwhile, the Southern Hemisphere will ...

The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and ...

During the winter solstice in ancient Greece, festivals were held to honor the gods Poseidon, Demeter, and Dionysus.

In mainline Christian circles, winter solstice celebrations and longest night services are growing in popularity.

Opinion: just as it was for our ancestors, the winter solstice is a time for rituals and reflections ...

Because Peru is in the Southern Hemisphere, their winter solstice happens in June, when the Northern Hemisphere is marking its summer solstice. Scandinavia celebrates St. Lucia's Day, a festival ...

A festival commemorating the official start of the winter season is returning for its 35th year. The Kensington Market Winter Solstice Festival is an arts-based event that will feature more than ...

This occurs when the North Pole is tilted furthest away from the Sun, leading to the least amount of daylight in the Northern ...

Winter Solstice, also known as Midwinter and/or the Festival of Yule, is a time for rituals and celebrations. In a sense, this was a turning point in the battle of dark versus light in the world.

A festival commemorating the official start of the winter season is returning for its 35th year. The Kensington Market Winter Solstice Festival is an arts-based event that will feature more than 200 ...