Susan Cooper's poem "The Shortest Day," celebrating the winter solstice, is also a children's book illustrated by Carson Ellis. They collaborated by mail.

Saturday marks the shortest day of the year and the official start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. NPR has compiled plenty of expert tips for celebrating the solstice and weathering winter.

The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.

The Winter Solstice Is Upon Us. Here Comes the Sun Bread. A joyful baked creation, taken from a children’s book, celebrates the return of longer days. Share full article ...

The winter solstice takes place on Dec. 21. Here's what it means for each zodiac sign, according to astrologer Kyle Thomas.

As holiday lights brighten streets and the season of cheer unfolds, Dec. 21 marks the winter solstice this year -- a reminder that the darkest day of the year is upon us. For the more than 6 ...

Though the winter solstice brings the shortest day of the year, it also signals the gradual return of light to the Northern Hemisphere.

Though the winter solstice brings the shortest day of the year, it also signals the gradual return of light to the Northern Hemisphere.