Winter’s sunburned, popsicle-stained sister, the summer solstice, celebrated on or around June 21st, coincides with the longest day and shortest night of the year.

The Winter Solstice Bonfire and Celebration on Jan. 1 in Northbrook at Somme Woods Forest Preserve attracted an estimated 150 people. This year was more low-key coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic … ...

Saturday is the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. It's not only the shortest day of the year, but the official arrival of astronomical winter. "At 4:20 a.m. EST, the solstice marks the ...

Every year since 1980, saxophone player Paul Winter and special guests have gathered in New York's Cathedral of St. John the Divine to mark the winter solstice. In this recording, we invite you to ...

In a year that has seemed far too dark, on December 21, winter solstice, we will be that much closer to saying goodbye to 4 p.m. sunsets and welcoming back the sun. Every year around this time ...

Chinese Lunar New Year is the most popular and begins at sunset on the day of the second new moon following the winter solstice. Don’t worry, we did the math for you: The next occurrence is Jan ...

Every winter, Asian communities around the world ring in the Lunar New Year with carnivals, food, family gatherings, parades and more. Here's what to know about the holiday and what to expect in ...

Lunar New Year is the start of the lunar calendar, in which months are determined by moon cycles rather than sun cycles. The holiday begins on the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice.