Winter solstice 2016: What time and when does the shortest day of the year occur?
- 7 years ago
The days are getting shorter, the nights are drawing in, and the Winter Solstice celebrations are finally here.The solstice marks the moment the sun shines at its most southern point, directly over the Tropic of Capricorn.
It been celebrated by pagans for thousands of years, and many of the traditions now associated with Christmas had their roots in winter solstice celebrations - including the Christmas tree.
It been celebrated by pagans for thousands of years, and many of the traditions now associated with Christmas had their roots in winter solstice celebrations - including the Christmas tree.