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Winter Solstice 2025: The longest night of the year is coming – When it falls

Winter officially begins – On December 21, 2025, the Winter Solstice arrives with the longest night of the year. Here’s everything you need to know about this important astronomical event

The longest night of 2024 has begun – What the winter solstice symbolized for ancient Greece and other civilizations

From Ancient Greece and the Romans to the Druids and Stonehenge's connection to the longest night of the year

“Night of Culture” – Athens celebrates winter solstice with over 50 events

Reading, theatre, gallery walks for free for the night around Athens

Winter solstice: Why pagans celebrate the shortest day of the year (a day late)

The day after the winter solstice marks the beginning of lengthening days