Honoring Saint Lucia (aka Saint Lucy), this festival incorporates pagan winter solstice traditions marked by bonfires. Gingersnaps, saffron-flavored buns and glogg are traditionally served.

Winter Solstice has long marked a time of rebirth, behind it are fascinating astronomical events. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

The winter solstice came on Monday at 5:02 a.m. ET. The shortest day of the year heralds the arrival of winter; after this, days finally start getting longer in the northern hemisphere ...