"During the creative process, I immersed myself in Norse mythology ... the end of the winter solstice celebrations, which take place in Shetland from the end of February to the end of March – a ...

Skadi (Skaði), the formidable deity of winter, skiing, and the hunt, is among the most powerful Norse goddesses. Described in the Poetic Edda and Prose Edda, Skadi is depicted as a fierce giantess ...

This means that after months of being pointed away from the sun during the winter, the Northern Hemisphere ... What is an equinox? — The summer solstice: What is it and when does it occur?

This solstice falls between June 20 and 22. This image provided by NOAA on March 19, 2025 shows Earth. (NOAA via AP) Meanwhile, at the winter solstice, the Northern Hemisphere is leaning away from ...

The summer solstice, the longest day of the year, falls on Friday, June 20, 2025, while the winter solstice, the shortest day, occurs on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Ready for winter to be over?

Teh winter solstice is Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. Chris Sims is a digital content producer for Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.

The sun does not set at the poles, and daylight lasts 24 hours. The winter solstice is the opposite. The sun is at its lowest point in the sky, bringing the shortest day and longest night. Sunlight ...

Norse Atlantic Airways will launch a budget Gatwick-Bangkok route this winter, with returns starting from less than £300pp, it claims. Up to four-times-weekly flights will get under way from 26 ...

Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. Traditionally, the Winter Solstice in China was seen as an important turning point in the year, since days will grow longer from then on ...

From the maple tree to the red-and-white flag, Canada is represented by many symbols. While some are recognized as official national symbols, others – though widely known and accepted – have not been ...