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The Christmas tree is a tradition older than Christmas

Many people endure Christmas tree hassles to participate in an ancient ritual symbolizing life, despite the modern inconveniences involved.

American druid: how a 1960s campus prank became a serious lifestyle

The winter solstice is marked by rituals and reflections, particularly among druids and neo-pagans, celebrating nature's darkness and light.

The Christmas tree is a tradition older than Christmas

Many people endure Christmas tree hassles to participate in an ancient ritual symbolizing life, despite the modern inconveniences involved.

American druid: how a 1960s campus prank became a serious lifestyle

The winter solstice is marked by rituals and reflections, particularly among druids and neo-pagans, celebrating nature's darkness and light.
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The best spooky stories for Christmas, from Victorian classics to contemporary creepy tales

Ghost stories resonate during winter, aligning with the season's themes of supernatural encounters and liminal moments.

Live Shots: Circus Something dove into the solstice with 'The Longest Night' - 48 hills

The Longest Night offers an adult perspective on the holiday season, exploring themes of darkness and body confidence through a visually stunning performance.
#stonehenge

Saturday is the winter solstice. Make the most of the shortest day of the year

The winter solstice marks the official start of astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere and signifies a time for renewal and various global traditions.

Thousands gather at Stonehenge to celebrate the winter solstice

Thousands celebrated the winter solstice at Stonehenge, marking the longest night and embracing themes of renewal and community.

Saturday is the winter solstice. Make the most of the shortest day of the year

The winter solstice marks the official start of astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere and signifies a time for renewal and various global traditions.

Thousands gather at Stonehenge to celebrate the winter solstice

Thousands celebrated the winter solstice at Stonehenge, marking the longest night and embracing themes of renewal and community.
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#newgrange

Hundreds attend annual Winter Solstice event at Newgrange

Newgrange's winter solstice sunrise illuminates its ancient chamber, attracting lottery winners and viewers worldwide to witness this unique phenomenon.

10 places to see in the winter solstice in the UK and Ireland (that aren't Stonehenge)

Newgrange is an ancient tomb that dramatically illuminates its chamber during the winter solstice.
The winter solstice celebration at Newgrange is a significant event that unites many communities.

Country diary: A needle of solstice sunlight reaches into my deep past | Mary Montague

Newgrange is a neolithic monument designed to capture the winter solstice sunlight, showcasing humanity's ancient understanding of astronomy.

Hundreds attend annual Winter Solstice event at Newgrange

Newgrange's winter solstice sunrise illuminates its ancient chamber, attracting lottery winners and viewers worldwide to witness this unique phenomenon.

10 places to see in the winter solstice in the UK and Ireland (that aren't Stonehenge)

Newgrange is an ancient tomb that dramatically illuminates its chamber during the winter solstice.
The winter solstice celebration at Newgrange is a significant event that unites many communities.

Country diary: A needle of solstice sunlight reaches into my deep past | Mary Montague

Newgrange is a neolithic monument designed to capture the winter solstice sunlight, showcasing humanity's ancient understanding of astronomy.
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Your Favorite Things

The end of the year is a time to reflect and find comfort in putting off new plans until January.

The Winter Solstice Is Upon Us. Here Comes the Sun Bread.

Celebrating the Winter Solstice offers a culturally rich, non-religious alternative for school holiday festivities.
#comedy-event

SF's First Night of Winter Comedy Show + "Hot Toddy Nights" (Dec. 20-21)

Join us for a special two-night comedy event celebrating the Winter Solstice with cozy cocktails and top Bay Area comedians.

SF's First Night of Winter Comedy Show + "Hot Toddy Nights" (Dec. 20-21)

Special Winter Solstice comedy event featuring cocktails and top comedians in a festive winter setting.

SF's First Night of Winter Comedy Show + "Hot Toddy Nights" (Dec. 20-21)

Join us for a special two-night comedy event celebrating the Winter Solstice with cozy cocktails and top Bay Area comedians.

SF's First Night of Winter Comedy Show + "Hot Toddy Nights" (Dec. 20-21)

Special Winter Solstice comedy event featuring cocktails and top comedians in a festive winter setting.
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#astronomy

Shooting Meteors and Shining Planets: 6 Space Events to Look For This Winter | KQED

The winter solstice features the shortest day of the year, with only 10 hours of daylight.

How to Watch the Ursids Meteor Shower as It Peaks During the Winter Solstice

The Ursids meteor shower offers a celestial experience coinciding with the winter solstice, particularly visible in the Northern Hemisphere.

The 2024 winter solstice is here: Meaning, date and time, historical significance, and why it matters

The winter solstice marks the longest night of the year, with the promise of brighter days ahead.

Dec. 21 is the darkest day of the year, right? Not so fast

The earliest sunset occurs on December 7, not on the winter solstice, highlighting a distinction between astronomical and experiential daylight.

Shooting Meteors and Shining Planets: 6 Space Events to Look For This Winter | KQED

The winter solstice features the shortest day of the year, with only 10 hours of daylight.

How to Watch the Ursids Meteor Shower as It Peaks During the Winter Solstice

The Ursids meteor shower offers a celestial experience coinciding with the winter solstice, particularly visible in the Northern Hemisphere.

The 2024 winter solstice is here: Meaning, date and time, historical significance, and why it matters

The winter solstice marks the longest night of the year, with the promise of brighter days ahead.

Dec. 21 is the darkest day of the year, right? Not so fast

The earliest sunset occurs on December 7, not on the winter solstice, highlighting a distinction between astronomical and experiential daylight.
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#northern-hemisphere

Arctic Temps & Potential Flurries Will Accompany This Weekend's Winter Solstice

The winter solstice marks the official start of astronomical winter and the shortest day of the year.

What to Know About the Winter Solstice

The winter solstice brings the shortest day and longest night in the Northern Hemisphere, marking significant changes in daylight.

Winter solstice 2024: The shortest day of the year is arriving

The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year for the Northern Hemisphere, occurring on December 21.

Arctic Temps & Potential Flurries Will Accompany This Weekend's Winter Solstice

The winter solstice marks the official start of astronomical winter and the shortest day of the year.

What to Know About the Winter Solstice

The winter solstice brings the shortest day and longest night in the Northern Hemisphere, marking significant changes in daylight.

Winter solstice 2024: The shortest day of the year is arriving

The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year for the Northern Hemisphere, occurring on December 21.
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A Nonreligious Holiday Ritual

The winter solstice encourages a time of reflection and heightened observation, contrasting with the joyful revelry of the summer solstice.

Winter is almost here. When will California start getting more daylight?

The winter solstice signifies the longest night and the official start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

Berkeley's "Winter Witch" Yule Marketplace (2024)

A Winter Solstice celebration in Berkeley will feature witchy artisans, tarot readings, and handmade gifts, available for free on December 1st.
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