Holly is a quintessential evergreen that perfectly embodies the spirit of the winter solstice with its glossy, spiny leaves and vibrant red berries. Native to Europe, Ilex aquifolium thrives in a ...

The winter solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year, marking the start of the winter season in the Northern Hemisphere Skyler Caruso is a Writer and Reporter of PEOPLE Digital ...

Nature prepares for its deepest slumber, and the year reaches a turning point on December 21st – the winter solstice. While the Northern Hemisphere experiences the longest night and shortest day ...

around June 21 (commonly known as "Summer Solstice" for being the first day of summer and the longest day of the year) and December 21 (commonly known as "Winter Solstice" for being the first day ...