For some, it’s the official start of winter. For others, it’s the shortest day of the year in terms of daylight hours. Yet for still others, it’s the inspiration for spirit-filled rituals, dances, ...

The winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. Earth's seasons are caused by its axial tilt, not its distance from the sun. Following the winter solstice, daylight ...

Although temperatures have been dropping for weeks, winter doesn’t officially begin until Saturday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.

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Though temperatures have already started to drop in some parts of the country, winter doesn't officially begin until mid-December. Here's what to know about the winter solstice, the astronomical start ...