Tag Archives: Winter Solstice

28Feb, 2019

International Celebrations of the Winter Solstice

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The winter solstice is an annual event that marks the first official day of winter.

The winter solstice is an annual event that marks the first official day of winter.
The winter solstice is an annual event that marks the first official day of winter. In the Northern Hemisphere, the solstice also signifies the point at which the Earth is the farth…

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08Jan, 2019

Midwinter’s Graces: 3 Winter Solstice Holidays You May Not Know About

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Asia, the Middle East, and Turtle Island have marked the winter solstice with their own holidays and celebrations.

Asia, the Middle East, and Turtle Island have marked the winter solstice with their own holidays and celebrations.
Mention the winter solstice and you may conjure up mental images of Stonehenge, modern pagan rituals, or an early evening setting sun dipping below sn…

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13Dec, 2018

The Winter Solstice and Yuletide Traditions

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The winter solstice marks the coldest part of the winter.

The winter solstice marks the coldest part of the winter.
The month of December has been the final month of the calendar year for many centuries. The name “December” comes from the Latin word decem, meaning “ten.” This is due to the fact that this month was…

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