A mom shares the beautiful traditions for Winter Solstice she's establishing for her kids, ones that help them find hope in the darkness and celebrate without appropriating from other cultures.

36 Outdoor Winter Activities For Kids. Bundle up and go for a walk. Build a snowman or a snow igloo. Make snow angels. Jump in slush puddles. Challenge kids to a “chores race.” ...

Winter solstice occurs this year on Dec. 21 at 4:19 a.m. ET. You can see your longest shadow on the winter solstice. Be a scientist and get a pen, notepad and measuring tape to record your shadow ...

When is the winter solstice? In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs every year on Dec. 21 or 22. This year, it falls on Dec. 21. The summer solstice is six months later around June 21.