The celebration of the Winter Solstice is an ancient practice that is almost untraceable. While we know civilizations like ancient Egypt and Rome had annual traditions tied to it, sites like Newgrange ...

The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the calendar year. All hail the darkest night and the rebirth of the sun. In the Northern Hemisphere, the days are dimming, Yule is nigh ...

The summer solstice, celebrated as the longest day of the year, does not drag on; it instead offers the longest exposure of sunlight, making it the shortest night. For those in the Northern Hemisphere ...

GREENPORT, N.Y. – The Olana Historic Site at 5720 State Route 9G will celebrate the changing season during its annual Winter Solstice Celebration on Dec. 21 from 1 to 5 p.m., The Olana Partnership and ...

PITTSBURGH (RNS) — The Rev. Aidan Smith is no stranger to the dark, he told the members of Trinity Cathedral gathered beneath soaring gothic archways lit by candlelight in downtown Pittsburgh, ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SANTA BARBARA, CA – At a time when rising costs threaten community arts programs across the country, the Santa Barbara Summer ...

Geauga Park District will once again mark the longest night of the year with its annual Winter Solstice Celebration. Anytime between the dark hours of 7 to 10 p.m. on Dec. 21, a visit to The West ...

The Winter Solstice Celebration on Friday, Dec. 27 will borrow tunes and songs from a variety of traditions as well as from Winter’s back catalogue, including “Icarus.” In the waning days of the year ...

PORT TOWNSEND — Eaglemount Winery and Cidery will host a solstice celebration from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. The community event will be at the Palindrome, 1893 S. Jacob Miller Road, Port Townsend. The ...

The George Jones Farm, 44333 state Route 511 in Oberlin, is opening its gates June 21and inviting folks to gather and celebrate the official start of summer, according to a news release. The Solstice ...

For centuries, people have gathered with family and friends to recognize the longest night of the year and to celebrate the return of longer days to come. Chippewa Nature Center will host its annual ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery Whitewater Park is inviting the community to kick off summer with Summer Solstice, a three day celebration featuring a variety of family activities. The event is ...