12/19/2025
As of December 21, the winter solstice, days will start to become longer!
The winter solstice occurs when Earth’s tilted axis positions one of its poles at the farthest point away from the Sun.
In the Northern Hemisphere, this moment culminates on December 21 with a period of reduced daylight, longer nighttime, and the lowest position of the Sun in the sky.
It is also a significant turning point, as the length of daylight begins to increase following the solstice.
For Indigenous peoples, the winter solstice is a time to honour natural cycles and seasonal patterns. First Nations around the Great Lakes consider the winter solstice a time for animals and plants to rest and a time for people to replenish their spirit, through reflection and storytelling around the fire.
