Winter Solstice
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Indigenous group celebrates winter solstice with traditional ceremony in ReginaWednesday brought about the second annual traditional Indigenous ceremony to celebrate the winter solstice. held outside the legislature in Regina.LifestyleDec 21, 2022
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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.WeatherDec 20, 2022
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Jupiter, Saturn to line up in ‘Christmas star’ conjunction of planetsJupiter and Saturn will appear to merge in the night sky into one bright 'star' on Monday, Dec. 21.TrendingDec 18, 2020
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Winter solstice: timelapse reveals how the earth’s tilt changes throughout the yearThe winter solstice — which generally happens on Dec. 21 — is the shortest day of the year.CanadaDec 21, 2019
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Winter in Calgary came in like a lamb, out like a lionThis 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.WeatherMar 20, 2019
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Christmas around the world: Top carols and how different cultures view Santa ClausWhile the version of Santa Claus with rosy cheeks, white beard and red suit is quite widespread, depictions and traditions vary around the world.FeaturesDec 24, 2018
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Winter solstice celebrated in the OkanaganThere will be a few more seconds of sunlight added to every day until the first day of summer.CanadaDec 22, 2018
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Winter solstice 2018 (nearly) lines up with a full moon and meteor shower — here’s what to knowThe 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.ScienceDec 21, 2018
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Science behind seasons: Friday marks first day of winterIf 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.ScienceDec 15, 2018
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In photos: From Krampus to bears, holiday traditions from around the worldFrom scaring children with demon costumes to fireworks competitions, many countries have unique ways of celebrating the holidays.LifestyleDec 23, 2016
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