December Solstice News Today

Although we have been given a hug, rather than the “cold shoulder” by Old Man Winter this year, our calendar tells us it’s time to say “Goodbye!” to Jack Frost.

On December 22, 2023, the 78th United Nations General Assembly unanimously designated the Lunar New Year, also called Spring Festival, as an official U.N. floating holiday. Nearly 2 billion people

Take out your new calendar and mark down these unique celebrations!

Winter solstice north of the equator and summer solstice south of it signals the official beginning of a new season. But do you know why and how it all works?

The term "solstice" originates from the Latin "solstitium," translating to "sun standing still."

The seasons are changing around the world, an event marked by the December solstice, which, for the United States, brings the shortest day and the longest night of the entire year. The seasons are the result of Earth's tilt. The planet is askew by 23.5 degrees, meaning that as the Earth rotates around the sun, the balance between the amount of daylight and nighttime is constantly in motion. When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, there is more daylight, resulting in summer. W...

Thursday marks the start of astronomical winter. The winter solstice occurs when the sun passes directly above the Tropic of Capricorn, or 23.5 South latitude.

Floridians will soon experience the shortest day of the year as the Winter Solstice approaches this month.

Kanuma Panduga 2023: Kanuma Panduga is a holiday in the language of Telugu that is held as part of the celebrations for Makar Sankranti.

Christmas Eve 2023: December 24 is Christmas Eve, which is likely one of the best nights of the year. At Christmas, we remember how lucky we are.