If it feels particularly cold and dark on Sunday, that’s because it’s the winter solstice – aka, the shortest day of the year (and the official start of winter). But while it might look pretty gloomy ...

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 ...

Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate the winter solstice with your family? The Waldorf Solstice Spiral is a beautiful tradition that brings light to the darkest day of the year. This complete ...

The 2025 winter solstice will take place at 10:03 a.m. Eastern time Sunday, Dec. 21. That’s the moment when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted the farthest away from the sun. The winter solstice is ...

The winter solstice was celebrated early on Friday in Chatsworth at the only nature preserve in the city of Los Angeles. While officially the winter solstice is at 7:03 a.m. Dec. 21 in Los Angeles, ...

The winter solstice is upon us, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year. People across the country have already faced multiple blankets of white snow where they live, but the winter ...