People across the globe have been marking the longest and shortest days with summer and winter solstice celebrations ... we take a look at some of the best pictures. About 9,500 people gathered ...

The UK's coldest season is about to begin - but when exactly does it start? Tomasz Schafernaker explains why there is more ...

The winter solstice - the day with the shortest period ... BBC Weather Watchers around Scotland captured some striking images of the day. Here is a selection of their views from across the country.

How to watch 'Star of Bethlehem' in first visible Christmas sighting in 20 years ...

Take cues from ancient wisdom and shift your mindset to transform your winter experience from daunting to delightful.

The exact moment of the winter solstice varies from year to year due to a slight misalignment between the Gregorian calendar and the actual rate of the Earth’s rotation around the sun.

We asked a few of our Native friends to share traditions they’ve heard about the winter solstice. Their answers highlight winter as a time for storytelling. Dennis Zotigh "The Snow Snake Game ...

Rec Room Arts announced the start of performances for their holiday production, WINTER SOLSTICE. The show promises a ...

The winter solstice, also known as the hibernal solstice, happens when either one of our planet’s poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun. This happens twice every year, once for the ...