All hail the darkest night and the rebirth of the sun. In the Northern Hemisphere, the days are dimming, Yule is nigh, and the winter solstice, the proverbial long night of the soul, is at hand. The ...

As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, it’s almost as if the outdoors is hinting that the Winter Solstice is just around the corner. Oh, wait. That’s because it is. This year’s shortest ...

‘Tis the season, witchmas is upon us! Witchmas is a celebration of Yule and the Winter Solstice, which occurs on December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere this year, and it’s a significant turning point ...

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 ...

What is the winter solstice? The winter solstice occurs the moment the sun reaches the Tropic of Capricorn, which is the maximum tilt away from the sun. In terms of sunlight, everyone living in the ...

It's now 08:12 GMT and the Sun is rising at Stonehenge. Thousands of people are at the monument to celebrate the winter solstice - we'll bring you more shortly. The winter solstice is the darkest, ...

The Northern Hemisphere's winter solstice was observed with traditional festivities in the picturesque English countryside of Glastonbury on December 21, 2025. An eclectic mix of curious spectators, ...

The winter solstice falls on Dec. 21 in the Northern Hemisphere, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year. It also marks the official start of winter. For many folks, it's a hopeful ...