Winter Solstice ‑ Date, Definition & Traditions | HISTORY
2017年9月21日 · The winter solstice is the day of the year with the fewest hours of daylight. Humans may have celebrated the winter solstice as far back as the Stone Age.
Winter solstice - Wikipedia
The winter solstice, also called the hibernal solstice, occurs when either of Earth's poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun. This happens twice yearly, once in each hemisphere …
Winter Solstice & Yule: Rituals, Traditions, And Ways To Celebrate
2022年11月13日 · The winter solstice is one of the oldest pagan holidays celebrated by people all around the world. The date varies with location, but it always falls before or after December …
Here’s why the winter solstice is significant in cultures ... - PBS
2022年12月21日 · Here are four things to know about the solstice, from what it really is to how it’s been commemorated around the world. First things first: What is the winter solstice? For …
Winter solstice celebrations around the world : NPR
2023年12月21日 · Since before recorded history, the winter solstice has traditionally meant a time of renewal and ritual for people all over the world. Here are some ancient winter solstice …
15 Fascinating Winter Solstice Traditions Around the World
2024年9月20日 · From China to England, Guatemala and beyond, people embrace the season with traditional foods, lively festivals and even more time-honored rituals (like sharing a cozy …
Photos show winter solstice traditions around the world as …
2023年12月21日 · The annual event is marked by winter solstice traditions around the world, including parades, festivals, spiritual gatherings and other observances, and thousands of …
8 Winter Solstice Celebrations Around the World - HISTORY
2016年12月20日 · From Ancient Romans to Indigenous Americans, cultures around the world have long held feasts and celebrated holidays around the winter solstice. 1. Saturnalia.
7 Winter Solstice Celebrations | Britannica
The winter solstice, the longest night of the year, falls on December 21 or 22 in the Northern Hemisphere and June 20 or 21 in the Southern. Since ancient times, people all over the world …
How Ancient Cultures Commemorated the Winter Solstice
2019年12月20日 · Fittingly, the winter solstice is celebrated by cultures the world over as a day of hope and resilience, and has figured prominently in religious rituals. For the ancient Romans, …