What does 'solstice' mean? The history of the tradition and where in Europe celebrates best

The solstice - which falls on 21 December - is the day with the shortest period of daylight and longest night of the ...
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Why the Winter Solstice Holds More Power Than You Think—and How to Celebrate It

Did you know that the winter solstice has been observed by humans for over 5,000 years From ancient stone circles to ...
Greek Reporter

The Ancient Greek Roots of Winter Solstice Rituals

Ancient Greek winter solstice festivals such as Haloa and Poseidon’s month blended astronomy, fertility rites, and the divine ...
Las Vegas Sun

Cultures have celebrated winter solstice in varied ways for thousands of years

The winter solstice is the astronomical start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, when the North Pole is tilted farthest ...
Greek Reporter

How Was Winter Solstice Celebrated in Ancient Greece?

During the winter solstice in ancient Greece, festivals were held to honor the gods Poseidon, Demeter, and Dionysus.
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Fairbanks Winter Solstice Festival embraces shortest day of the year

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - Dec. 21 marks the shortest day of the year. In Fairbanks, the winter solstice is accompanied ...
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

Winter Solstice Festival greets shortest day of the year with fireworks, fun

The Fairbanks downtown sky lit up with fireworks on Winter Solstice Eve, wrapping up the annual Winter Solstice Festival held Saturday ahead of the shortest day of the year on ...