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In Anglo-Saxon England the winter solstice was generally deemed to be December 25, and in Old English, midwinter could mean both the winter solstice and Christmas. [ 29 ] [ 30 ] In the eighth century, Bede wrote that the pagan Anglo-Saxons had celebrated the festival Mōdraniht ('Mothers' Night') at the winter solstice, which marked the start ...
The Dongzhi Festival or Winter Solstice Festival is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated during the Dongzhi solar term (winter solstice), which falls between December 21 and December 23. [1] [2] The origins of this festival can be traced back to the yin and yang philosophy of balance and harmony in the cosmos. [3]
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
While it was celebrated as a sacred time in ancient cultures, the winter solstice continues to hold importance in the modern day to mark the beginning of winter. The winter solstice is the ...
Winter solstice is the shortest day of year, longest night of the year and the official first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Find out about the science and traditions behind the solstice.
In Korea, the winter solstice is also called the "Small Seol," and there is a custom of celebrating the day. People make porridge with red beans known as patjuk (팥죽) and round rice cakes (새알심 saealsim) with sticky rice. In the past, red bean porridge soup was sprayed on walls or doors because it was said to ward off bad ghosts.
As holiday lights brighten streets and the season of cheer unfolds, Dec. 21 marks the winter solstice this year -- a reminder that the darkest day of the year is upon us.. For the more than 6 ...
The Winter Solstice marks the first day of winter, which officially arrives tonight at 10:27 p.m. ... Many different cultures have celebrated Winter Solstice for centuries with feasts, festivals ...