Winter solstice - Wikipedia
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OverviewHistory and cultural significanceObservationHolidays celebrated on the winter solsticeSee alsoFurther readingExternal linksThe winter solstice, also called the hibernal solstice, occurs when either of Earth's poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun. This happens twice yearly, once in each hemisphere (Northern and Southern). For that hemisphere, the winter solstice is the day with the shortest period of daylight and longest night of the year, and when the Sun is at its lowest daily maximum elevation in the sky. … Also called: Midwinter; the Shortest Day; the Longest Night Significance: Astronomically marks the beginning of lengthening days and shortening nights Celebrations: Festivals, spending time with loved ones, feasting, singing, dancing, fires
Also called: Midwinter; the Shortest Day; the Longest Night
Significance: Astronomically marks the beginning of lengthening days and shortening nights
Celebrations: Festivals, spending time with loved ones, feasting, singing, dancing, fires
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