Officially the first day of winter, the winter solstice occurs when the North Pole is tilted 23.5 degrees away from the sun. This is the longest night of the year, meaning that despite the cold winter, the days get progressively longer after the winter
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
BOSTON (CBS) – Sunday the 21st marks the first official day of winter. Although winter it seems started in November this year. The winter solstice is the darkest and shortest day of the year when the sun reaches its most
The winter solstice begins at 6:03 Sunday night. It will be the the shortest, darkest day of the year.
REVELLERS from across the country marked the Winter Solstice today as they heralded the first sign that summer is on its way.