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Why winter solstice matters around the world: 4 essential reads

  • Written by Molly Jackson, Religion and Ethics Editor
Why winter solstice matters around the world: 4 essential readsStonehenge has long been the site of some of the most famous solstice celebrations. Chris Gorman/Getty Images News

If you’ve already spend hours shoveling snow this year, you may be dismayed to realize that technically, it’s not yet winter. According to the astronomical definition, the season will officially begin in the Northern...

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