Winter Solstice / 1st Day of Winter in 2024

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ℹ HashtagsCompiled on 22 December 2024 at 9:06 am	#WinterSolstice
Related Hashtags	#Yule, #Winter, #Solstice
2024 Date	21 December 2024
2025 Date	21 December 2025

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Beginning of Winter (Winter Solstice) in

Saturday, 21 Dec

Days past:108

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in 2024

Updated 22 December 2024 at 9:06 am

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will deliver keynote at UN's inaugural #WorldMeditationDay on Dec 21 A global livestream event will also unite millions in meditation to mark Winter Solstice Show more ibtimes.co.in Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's UN keynote marks inaugural World Meditation Day; global livestream planned
— IBTimes 🇮🇳 (@ibtimes_india) December 18, 2024

On 21st December, World Meditation Day brings balance to mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. Aligned with the Winter Solstice, it marks the start of Uttarayana, a time for inner reflection and falls six months after #InternationalYogaDay, on 21st June. Show more MyGovIndia and 5 others
— Ministry of Ayush (@moayush) December 20, 2024

21st December marks the #WinterSolstice, the year's shortest day and longest night - a powerful reminder that darkness always gives way to light, and every ending paves the way for a new beginning. In #Gandhinagar, the #Sun rises at 7:16 am and sets at 5:59 pm today, with 10… Show more Gujarat Council on Science & Technology and 9 others
— Narottam Sahoo (@narottamsahoo) December 21, 2024

On December 21, 2024, the #WinterSolstice stands remind us of nature's timeless rhythm - where darkness yields to light, and every ending becomes a new beginning. This celestial event is more than a calendar milestone; it’s an astronomical turning point that shapes our Show more Dept of Science & Technology, Gujarat and 9 others
— Narottam Sahoo (@narottamsahoo) December 18, 2024

Replying to @airnewsalerts #WorldMeditationDay brings balance to mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. Aligned with the Winter Solstice, it marks the start of Uttarayana, a time for inner reflection and falls six months after Show more Randhir Jaiswal and 3 others
— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) December 20, 2024

Celebrate the magic of the #WinterSolstice, the longest night of the year. As winter begins, the long nights offer a perfect chance to look up and marvel at the #Moon, #planets, and countless #stars. Let the beauty of the Show more Gujarat Information and 9 others
— Narottam Sahoo (@narottamsahoo) December 21, 2024

Replying to @akashBlimitless Every year on winter solstice , seven priests from Kashi conduct the Saptarishi Arati to offer gratitude to the Saptarishis for being a vehicle for Shiva’s grace. This is the only occasion when it is offered outside the Kashi Vishwanath temple. Show more
— 𝘼𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙨𝙝 for #ConsciousPlanet ✨️ (@akashBlimitless) December 18, 2024

The Wexford Carol, one of the oldest surviving Christmas carols. Thought to have been written in Ireland in the 12th century but the melody may be much older, originally sung to celebrate the winter solstice. Happy solstice from the west of Ireland Show more
— Patrick Dexter (@patrickdextervc) December 20, 2024

It’s the winter solstice - shortest day and longest night - so we’re taking our light in little sips and savouring every drop. Solstice from the Latin, sol (sun) and sistere (to stand still).
— Gwydir Castle (@JudyCorbett) December 21, 2024

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— Leading Report (@LeadingReport) December 20, 2024

Winter Solstice in 2024

The Winter Solstice marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year as the Northern Hemisphere is angled the farthest away from the Sun on this day.