If the sun appears to set a little earlier (or later) this Sunday, it is not your imagination. That's because depending on where you live, December 21st will be the shortest or longest day of 2014. Also known as the winter (or
REVELLERS from across the country marked the Winter Solstice today as they heralded the first sign that summer is on its way.
The Winter Solstice celebration began with a single beat of a drum. As darkness fell, the flickering of candles illuminated the quickly darkening room. A sole drummer in the center of the crowded circle held the large frame drum, signaling the start of
December solstice 2014 is coming up this Sunday, December 21 at 23:03 UTC. Celebration time!
Google has a Doodle, aka Google Logo, on their home page on many of the Google properties for the Winter Solstice, the shortest day and the longest night of the year. The Doodle also represents the first day of Winter