Christmas Day will be quite warm across the U.S. only days after the winter solstice. Here is an explanation of why winter ...

The shortest day of the year is Dec. 21. Not something to celebrate, you might think. Something to get through, like a layoff or a cold, in hopes of better — or at least longer — days to come. But the ...

There are many theories as to why December 25 would have been chosen, including one surmising it’s because it coincided with ...

What began as evergreen worship in pre-Christian cultures evolved through German traditions, British royal influence, and ...

Explore how evergreens shaped winter rituals and how the Christmas tree evolved through culture, religion, and modern ...

Many Christmas staples feel timeless, but historians note they often began as games, folk customs or practical rituals. What we now call Christmas is a patchwork of theology, folklore, economics ...

From timeless tales of hope to whimsical adventures in the winter, these classic books are perfect to curl up with this Christmas ...

Arts, entertainment, film, festivals and more events happening this week in the greater Capital Region from Thursday, Dec. 25 ...

The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival at Ottawa’s Wesley Clover Parks and the Six Nations’ Grand River Champion of ...

Fascinating facts about Christmas, from its origins to its economic impact in 2024. Learn about the history, and significance ...

Beyond the snow, tinsel and the dominant aesthetics of the European-American Christmas is a world of varied, unique ...

Sunday is the winter solstice – the shortest day, and the longest night of the year. I hope you are all bundled up and ready ...