Christmas is fast-approaching – but it’s not the only winter celebration in the calendar.
Different cultures have celebrated the winter solstice since the dawn of human history.
The solstice – which falls on 21 December in the northern hemisphere – is the day with the shortest period of daylight and longest night of the year.
Also known as the hibernal solstice, it occurs when the North Pole reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun.
So as the nights draw in, where in Europe should you celebrate this ancient tradition?
Why do different cultures celebrate the winter solstice?
The word “solstice” derives from the Latin word sōlstitium and translates to “sun stands still.”
Many ancient cultures
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