Traditionally, the winter solstice was a time when cattle were ... Oaks were seen as sacred trees and the fruit of the mistletoe was a symbol of life in the dark winter months.

around June 21 (commonly known as "Summer Solstice" for being the first day of summer and the longest day of the year) and December 21 (commonly known as "Winter Solstice" for being the first day ...

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?

Shadows at noontime on the day of the winter solstice will be the longest of the year. Fire and light are traditional symbols used in feasts held on the darkest day of the year. The winter ...

There’s nothing to look up and see at the moment of the solstice, but if you look up, you may see some shooting stars as the Geminid meteor shower winds down and the Ursid meteo ...