Winter solstice

The winter solstice, or 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. For... Wikipedia

• Also called:  Midwinter, the Shortest Day, the Longest Night
• Observed by:  Various cultures
• Significance:  Beginning of lengthening days and shortening nights
• Celebrations:  Feasting
• Date:  December 21, December 22, or December 23, (Northern Hemisphere), and June 20, June 21, or June 22, (Southern Hemisphere)
• date:  December 21, December 22, or December 23, (Northern Hemisphere), and June 20, June 21, or June 22, (Southern Hemisphere)
• Related to:  Winter festivals
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo