SALT LAKE CITY — Some mark the winter solstice as the shortest day of the year, but for others — especially those who love a little magic — those longer days mean a chance to reflect. “It’s a chance ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. What is the winter solstice? The winter solstice occurs the moment the sun reaches the Tropic of Capricorn, which is the maximum ...

The winter solstice - which occurs this year on Sunday, Dec. 21 - marks the longest night of the year. Across the Bay Area artists and community groups plan to mark the turning point with live music, ...

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 ...

The darkest day of the year will soon be upon us. Dec 21 is the winter solstice when we have the shortest daylight hours and the longest night. This long night occurs because of the tilt of the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...