Winter Solstice occurs on 22
December. The winter solstice, also known as - the hibernal solstice, or the
Shortest Day, or the Longest Night, is the shortest day and longest night of
the year. It happens when one of the Earth's poles has its maximum tilt away
from the Sun. After the winter solstice, the days start to get longer again.
The winter solstice has been celebrated for thousands of years by people all
over the world. It is seen as a time of rebirth, when the Sun 'dies' and is
reborn. For many cultures, it is a time of feasting and celebration. It is also
a time for giving thanks for the bounty of the earth.
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