The program will explore traditions like the burning of the Yule log, Christmas tree lights, and the lighting of the Hanukkah ...

Yule, celebrated during the winter solstice, is a time-honored festival marking the shortest day and the longest night of the ...

Just when you think December has enough to celebrate between Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and the impending New Year, there’s yet another reason to gather with your loved ones and celebrate: the ...

For most people, the winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year, a gloomy occasion when the sun goes down early and total darkness ensues. For others, the winter solstice marks the longest ...

The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, in the Northern Hemisphere. The celestial event signifies the first day of winter, astronomically. What is the ...

Since the summer solstice back in June, the days have grown shorter and the nights have grown longer in the Northern Hemisphere. But that’s about to reverse itself.Winter solstice, the shortest day of ...

As holiday lights brighten streets and the season of cheer unfolds, Dec. 21 marks the winter solstice this year -- a reminder that the darkest day of the year is upon us. For the more than 6 billion ...

It's the most wonderful time of the year. And according to historians, this time of the year − known for lights, celebration and feasts − has been full of wonder and joy since long before Christians ...