The summer solstice marks the start of astronomical summer and the longest day of the year. Here we explore when the summer ...

The winter solstice on Dec. 21 draws people to events that happen only during the longest night of the year. Sunrise rituals and evening festivals around the world give the day an energy that people ...

Christmas is just days away - but it’s not the only winter celebration in the calendar. Different cultures have celebrated the winter solstice since the dawn of human history. The solstice - which ...

People across the UK marked the shortest day of the year on Sunday (21 December), which heralds the start of winter but also the turning point when days will start to get longer again. The winter ...

The celebration of the Winter Solstice is an ancient practice that is almost untraceable. While we know civilizations like ancient Egypt and Rome had annual traditions tied to it, sites like Newgrange ...

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Geauga Park District’s annual Winter Solstice Celebration will give people the chance to enjoy the longest night of the year at the West Woods in Russell Township. Anytime between the dark hours of 7 ...

BRATTLEBORO — The musical duo Sharon & Daniel will lead a Winter Solstice party at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20, sponsored by All Souls Church Unitarian/Universalist at the West Village Meeting House, ...