The tradition of decorating a Christmas tree was attributed to Prince Albert, the German husband to Queen Victoria, during ...

In Scandinavia, the Norse celebrated Yule from December 21, the winter solstice, through January. In recognition of the return of the sun, fathers and sons would bring home large logs, which they ...

Jost Kobusch of Germany just launched his third winter attempt on the extreme Lho La Route via the West Ridge - Hornbein ...

On the Arts takes a holiday break and will broadcast The Christmas Revels: In Celebration of the Winter Solstice 2024, a ...

In the Christian bible, the color red is frequently used to symbolize the blood of Jesus Christ, whereas the color green is a ...

The twice-a-year Solstice Sea Star Search encourages San Diegans to find sea stars at local tide pools. Here’s how.

Even on the darkest day of the year, the St. Louis Park community had plenty of light to share. This year's Be the Light ...

Photography by Brian Nevins, Cate Brown, Mike Nelson, Ralph Fatello, Corey Favino, and John Bellingeri.

The National Socialists wanted to to absorb all independent Christianity under the new pagan nationalistic doctrines of the ...

Snow dots the Martian landscape in these images from ESA's Mars Express orbiter and NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.

In the days following the winter solstice, we sure are ready for some light. For 35 years now, we've been celebrating ...

It is Christmas Eve and we have passed the winter solstice, which means we are receiving a wee bit more daylight each day. It ...