On the summer solstice, the northern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, where the sun rises earlier and sets later, meaning countries will get the longest day of sunlight they will get all year.

Traditionally, the winter solstice was a time when cattle were ... Oaks were seen as sacred trees and the fruit of the mistletoe was a symbol of life in the dark winter months.

While the summer solstice may mark the longest day of the year, it does not make it the hottest. Generally, the light comes before the heat, meaning the hottest days of the year tend to come ...

Shadows at noontime on the day of the winter solstice will be the longest of the year. Fire and light are traditional symbols used in feasts held on the darkest day of the year. The winter ...