Winter Solstice: What Makes the Shortest Day Special
As the days get shorter and nights longer, I’m drawn to the winter solstice. This event happens around December 21st. It’s the shortest day and longest night in the Northern Hemisphere. The Earth’s North Pole is tilted furthest from the Sun, making it a special astronomical event. The winter solstice is more than just darkness. It’s a turning point, a moment of renewal …