Winter solstice for the Northern Hemisphere occurs in November
Do you know what winter solstice is? It is an astronomical phenomenon marking the shortest day and the longest night of the year. Winter solstice occurs between December 21 and December 22.
Interpretation of the thrilling event has varied across cultures, but most of them have held a recognition of rebirth. There were a lot of holidays, festivals and rituals around that time.
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Joseph A. Robitaille
False, we should all know this answer.
Claire Mitchell
Got it right.
ninakamwene
Missed it. Thank you for educating me.
mkrash
Hence the short days in late December
Kathryn A. Cobb
GMA was just talking about it. My grandson's bday!
Vicki Beall
Got it
Roger sandman
If that is the case, I would think that you would be up all the time.
Nugget Smyth
I'M ALWAYS GETTING UP IN THE DARK, YUK !!!!!!!!!!!!
Empara Samuda
Beginning of winter.
Jim Haines
False
LarryLane0415
I only get up to light up my Pot
Clarence Harris
Got it right
Audrey Thorson
I'm always anxious to get past December 21 because I hate getting up when it's dark outside.
Peggy Brown
False
DannyBoy
Got it.