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solstice

[sol-stis, sohl-] / ˈsɒl stɪs, ˈsoʊl- /


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The solstice is associated with the longest days and shortest nights of the year across the Northern Hemisphere.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Krampus likely evolved from older, pre-Christian deities, just as Christmas absorbed solstice and midwinter customs, the author explained.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2025

After the winter solstice this past weekend, every day brings a little more sunlight.

From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025

Consider the original Yule Logs, massive oak trunks that Vikings burned for the duration of the Midwinter solstice to rebuke the long darkness.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025

“Oh . . . not much. What’s the summer solstice deadline?”

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan




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