Helloooo, winter! ❄️ The first day of winter, or the winter solstice, is significant across various cultures, signaling the changing of the seasons. Some ancient peoples even marked the solstice using huge stone structures, like Newgrange in Ireland.
In some cultures, the solstice traditionally marked the midway point of the season rather than the start of it, which explains why holidays such as Midsummer Day are celebrated around the first day of summer. Learn more! Almanac.com/Winter-Solstice