Winter Solstice

• Indigenous group celebrates winter solstice with traditional ceremony in Regina

  Wednesday brought about the second annual traditional Indigenous ceremony to celebrate the winter solstice. held outside the legislature in Regina.

  Lifestyle

  Dec 21, 2022
  
• Holiday storm looms as winter kicks off in Canada. What can we expect?

  With winter set to officially begin Wednesday, Canadians from coast to coast will feel the wrath of another major storm ahead of the holidays.

  Weather

  Dec 20, 2022
  
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• Jupiter, Saturn to line up in ‘Christmas star’ conjunction of planets

  Jupiter and Saturn will appear to merge in the night sky into one bright 'star' on Monday, Dec. 21.

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  Dec 18, 2020
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• Winter solstice: timelapse reveals how the earth’s tilt changes throughout the year

  The winter solstice — which generally happens on Dec. 21 — is the shortest day of the year.

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2019
• Winter in Calgary came in like a lamb, out like a lion

  This winter season in Calgary started off warm, as mild, fall-like temperatures stretched into December and January. Unfortunately, all that changed within the first few days of February.

  Weather

  Mar 20, 2019
• Christmas around the world: Top carols and how different cultures view Santa Claus

  While the version of Santa Claus with rosy cheeks, white beard and red suit is quite widespread, depictions and traditions vary around the world.

  Features

  Dec 24, 2018
• Winter solstice celebrated in the Okanagan

  There will be a few more seconds of sunlight added to every day until the first day of summer. 

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2018
• Winter solstice 2018 (nearly) lines up with a full moon and meteor shower — here’s what to know

  The December solstice officially happens late Friday afternoon, marking the first day of winter for the northern hemisphere and also the shortest day of the year.

  Science

  Dec 21, 2018
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• Science behind seasons: Friday marks first day of winter

  If you miss the longer, warmer days of summer, take heart in knowing that after the winter solstice, the days gradually get longer and after January, they also — on average — get warmer.

  Science

  Dec 15, 2018
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• In photos: From Krampus to bears, holiday traditions from around the world

  From scaring children with demon costumes to fireworks competitions, many countries have unique ways of celebrating the holidays.

  Lifestyle

  Dec 23, 2016