The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year when the pole is at its maximum tilt away from the sun. Beyond scientific explanations, many ancient cultures held the Winter Solstice to have mystical connotations.

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The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year when the pole is at its maximum tilt away from the sun. Beyond scientific explanations, many ancient cultures held the Winter Solstice to have mystical connotations.
Once a year, an astronomical alignment ushers in this seasonal change. The solstice is celebrated across the world—and shrouded in myth.
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