Dongji (동지, 冬至), the winter solstice and 22nd of the year’s 24 solar terms, falls this year on Dec. 22. This day has the shortest period of daylight and the longest night of the year. For those around ...

South Korea. In South Korea, the winter solstice is known as Dongji. One of the winter solstice rituals includes eating a red bean porridge called patjuk.

The winter solstice is considered a turning point in the year in many cultures. ... In Korea, good luck on the solstice is associated with red bean porridge.

A couple of weeks ago, the Salvation Army Korea announced that a 110 million won check, equivalent to some $97,000, was donated to its Red Kettle fundraising campaign in central Seoul by an ...

Once again we have entered the time of the winter solstice — when daylight is scarce and the creeping darkness seems to whisper: Slow down. Turn inward. Fortify yourself against the long, cold ...

In a year that has seemed far too dark, on December 21, winter solstice, we will be that much closer to saying goodbye to 4 p.m. sunsets and welcoming back the sun. Every year around this time ...

Winter solstice 2021 will be on December 21. Find out why the Northern Hemisphere has its shortest day at this time and how people have celebrated for thousands of years.

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.

By Kim Young Shin Dongji (동지, 冬至), the winter solstice and 22nd of the year’s 24 solar terms, falls this year on Dec. 22. This day has the shortest period of daylight and the longest night of the year ...

Winter solstice traditions: Dongji, South Korea In South Korea, the winter solstice is known as Dongji. One of the winter solstice rituals includes eating a red bean porridge called patjuk.

Winter solstice 2021 will be on December 21. Find out why the Northern Hemisphere has its shortest day at this time and how people have celebrated for thousands of years.