“The Spiral dance is an ancient Celtic tradition danced to celebrate the return of the light after the Winter Solstice. The significance of the [upcoming] Winter Solstice is in the culmination ...

The winter solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year, marking the start of the winter season in the Northern Hemisphere Skyler Caruso is a Writer and Reporter of PEOPLE Digital ...

Don’t worry, the shortest day of the year is closer than you think - The shortest day of the year will see an early sunset at 3:51pm ...

Teh winter solstice is Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. Chris Sims is a digital content producer for Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.