Winter Solstice has long marked a time of rebirth, behind it are fascinating astronomical events. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

Nevertheless, German Protestants embraced it, incorporating evergreen trees into their Christmas and Winter Solstice celebrations. By Queen Victoria's time, the tradition was already well ...

Christmas trees, as evergreens brought indoors, may have originated from the northern European celebration of the winter solstice. At the darkest time of the year, evergreens provide a symbol of the ...

The winter solstice marks the official start of winter and the day of the year with the longest recorded hours of darkness. But don't be fooled, this day brings forth light and wisdom from within ...

It's the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. The rice terraces of the Asuka Village are surrounded by trees that still have their autumn colors. Fallen leaves float along in the Asuka ...