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In the Northern Hemisphere, this is the December solstice (December 21 or 22) and in the Southern Hemisphere, this is the June solstice (June 20 or 21). Although the winter solstice itself lasts only a moment, the term also refers to the day on which it occurs.
The December-solstice solar year is the solar year based on the December solstice. It is thus the length of time between adjacent December solstices. The length of the December-solstice year has been relatively stable between 6000 BC and AD 2000, in the range of 49 minutes 30 seconds to 50 minutes in excess of 365 days 5 hours.
Observing special days or weeks each month is a way to raise awareness of issues that are important, inspire learning or are just plain fun. ... National Sangria Day. Sacagawea Day. December 21 ...
St. Patrick's Day: Sunday, March 17 NYC Pride Parade: Sunday, June 30 This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Holidays 2024: Here are the special days and dates
CBS is ringing in Dick Van Dyke’s 98th birthday with an entertainment special honoring the legendary actor and performer. “Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic” will air Dec. 21 from 9 to 11 p.m ...
January 21, 2021 Laba Festival: 臘八節 / 腊八节 This is the day the Buddha attained enlightenment. People usually eat Laba congee, which is made of mixed grains and fruits. Beginning of the preparation for Chinese new year. Last day of lunar year February 11, 2021 Chinese New Year’s Eve • 除夕 • 大年夜
The Dongzhi Festival or Winter Solstice Festival is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated during the Dongzhi solar term (winter solstice), which falls between December 21 and December 23. [1] [2] The origins of this festival can be traced back to the yin and yang philosophy of balance and harmony in the cosmos. [3]