Here"s to a great night out or a cozy night in on the longest night of the year! On this day, the Northern Hemisphere, where Canada is located, is tilted farthest from the sun, resulting in the earliest sunset and the shortest day of the year. Called the December solstice, it marks the official beginning of winter and longer days ahead, giving a nice boost to the festive mood.
December solstice
Today in History
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Straight out of a fairytale
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Surrounded by a sea of sand
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Park of the Monsters
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World Penguin Day
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Whooper swans
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International Whale Shark Day
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European hedgehog
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How sweet to be a star, floating in the blue.
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Books are mans best friend
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St. James Tidal Pool, Cape Town, South Africa
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Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
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Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Australia
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What returned to this city 500 years ago?
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Giddy family fun
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Star Wars Day
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High above the Aegean Sea
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Celebrating women
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A very public display of affection
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Rockefeller Centre Christmas tree lighting
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Dragon tails trail to the sea
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Copper Falls State Park, Wisconsin
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World Space Week
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Christmas Eve
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Pastel perfection
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Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
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Wait, mountain—you shall bear my castle!
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A city so nice, they made it twice
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International Lighthouse Weekend
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Road to Hana, Maui, Hawaii, United States
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What are these predators doing?