So why has the sun been rising later than it did on Dec. 21? Like much of our day and night cycles, the answer lies in Earth's rotation and orbit. Yes, the sun has risen later than it did Dec. 21 ...

From the menu to the mixology, we've got you covered with all the best ideas for a sparkling winter party everyone will ...

Hanukkah begins on Christmas this year, marking a rare coincidence of the Jewish and Christian holidays, which occur according to different calendars. The alignment ...

TOWER BARRACKS, Germany – The winter solstice brings the shortest day and ... Mistletoe has been a symbol of life and love for centuries, inviting holiday traditions like sharing a kiss beneath ...

Those flakes may have been nothing more, however, than atmospheric curiosities or even harmless symbols of ... the day of the solstice, generally regarded as the start of winter.

Thousands gather at Stonehenge for the winter solstice. Stonehenge access is allowed only during solstices. Site may have political and spiritual significance. Thousands of tourists, pagans, druids ...

Pagans used branches to decorate their homes during the winter solstice, as it made them think ... Whatever its beginning, the Christmas tree is a symbol of hope for the Christmas season.

Brighter days to come have been celebrated in gatherings to mark the Winter Solstice at ancient sites ... of the island’s history and a symbol of global cultural importance.

The solstice is celebrated by many as a time of rebirth and change. Many cultures throughout human history have observed the ...

The winter solstice, the official start of winter, will occur at 4:21 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21. For those north of the equator, which is all of the United States, the solstice marks the shortest ...