Winter solstice

The 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... Wikipedia

• Also called:  Midwinter, the Shortest Day, the Longest Night
• Observed by:  Various cultures
• Significance:  Astronomically marks the beginning of lengthening days and shortening nights
• Celebrations:  Festivals, spending time with loved ones, feasting, singing, dancing, fires
• Date:  about December 21 (NH), about June 21 (SH)
• date:  about December 21 (NH), about June 21 (SH)
• Frequency:  Twice a year (once in the northern hemisphere, once in the southern hemisphere, six months apart)
• Related to:  Winter festivals
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo