The first day of winter in 2025 comes before Christmas. Christmas Day 2025 falls on a Thursday and is a federal holiday, while Christmas Eve is not. The 2026 Lunar New Year is on Feb. 17, and the ...

Not a fan of winter's short days and long nights? Don't fret, the days are about to start getting longer again. The Northern Hemisphere's shortest day of the year, or the winter solstice, is quickly ...

Each new year, the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources encourages residents to get outside and enjoy the ...

The winter solstice this year occurs on Dec. 21. The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. After Dec. 21, the hours of daylight will slowly increase until the summer ...