Sunday marks the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, signaling the start of astronomical winter.

You’ve likely heard about this happening for years, learning about it first in school and then continually thereafter. One of ...

Yule // Northern Europe These days, the word Yuletide is essentially a synonym for Christmastime, but Yule was originally ...

Enjoy ice skating, stargazing, cookie making and more at these free or budget-friendly events for kids across NYC.

On Sunday, Dec. 21, at exactly 10:03 a.m. EST, the Northern Hemisphere's astronomical winter officially begins with the ...

Christmastime events are still happening! Festivities include Eustis' parade, concerts, open mics, a Winter Solstice ...

In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, there are “Midwinter Revels,” the “Solstice” light experience, ...

How did decorated trees, cut-out cookies and stockings by the fireplace become Christmas symbols? Christmas symbols we all ...

From a series of yuletide science experiments to a winter solstice March of the Trees, here are some of the unique holiday ...

The shortest day and longest night of the year is almost here. The winter solstice marks the first day of winter, ushering in the colder weather and holiday season. But daylight saving isn't to blame; ...