The "engineering used to align the sun to honour the dead" on top of Slieve Gullion is "incredible".

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Winter solstice shines a light on 5,000 years of history

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The December solstice marks the beginning of winter for the Northern Hemisphere.

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Longest night of the year: What to know about the winter solstice

The longest night of the year is about to shine a little brighter.

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You Nearly Missed: Labyrinth of Light returns to celebrate the winter

Winter Solstice (Dec. 21) is widely known in America as the shortest day of the year and for some, the signal of the beginning of winter. In some places, they consider it the longest night of the year, and midwinter. Ancient civilizations recognized the day as the rebirth of the sun and celebrated the return of longer days in various ways. Today, my family prioritizes this holiday, even amidst all that is going on this time of year.  Some ancien…

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Andrea Borsvold: Celebrating the longest night at winter solstice

The winter solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year, holds deep cultural and spiritual significance across the globe. From ancient rituals to modern festivals, communities celebrate the return of the sun and the gradual lengthening of days. In different parts of the world, the solstice is marked with feasts, ceremonies, and joyous gatherings. Curious? Click on to explore the diverse ways in which people celebrate the winter solst…

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Winter solstice celebrations from around the world

Today's date has a very special meaning. In the northern hemisphere, December 21st is celebrated as the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year. This ancient turning point invites us to pause and reconnect with the rhythms of nature and the enduring human need for hope in the face of darkness. Few places on…

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Shedding Light on Winter Solstice

Winter solstice, the shortest day of the year and the official first day of winter, is Saturday. It’s a day when science intermixes with ancient traditions around the world.

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Winter solstice: The shortest day and longest night of the year

Mexico City.- The winter solstice is this Saturday 21, when it will be the shortest day and the longest night of the year in the northern hemisphere, ideal conditions for festive lights and warm blankets. For those who prefer more sunlight, they can try to go to the southern hemisphere, where it is summer. Or be patient: from Sunday, the days here will be extended a little more every day until the end of June. These annual changes in sunlight as…

Ciudad de México.- El solsticio de invierno es este sábado 21, cuando será el día más corto y la noche más larga del año en el hemisferio norte, condiciones ideales para las luces festivas y las mantas cálidas. Para quienes prefieran más luz solar, pueden intentar dirigirse al hemisferio sur, donde es verano. O ser pacientes: a partir del domingo, los días aquí se alargarán un poco más cada día hasta finales de junio. 
Estos cambios anuales en l…

Solsticio de invierno: día más corto y noche larga

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Winter Solstice: Shorter Day and Long Night

The winter solstice, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, occurs when the Sun reaches its most southerly point, directly overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn. This astronomical event, celebrated on December 21 or 22, heralds the start of winter and has captivated human curiosity for millennia. During the winter solstice, the North Pole tilts about 23.4° away from the Sun, causing the Sun to take its s…

Winter solstice shines a light on 5,000 years of history

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