Solstices occur during the winter and summer and mark the shortest and longest days of the year, respectively. The summer solstice is considered the first day of summer and the winter solstice is ...

Pope Francis thanked his supporters for their prayers on Thursday in a breathless audio message that nonetheless lifted spirits among his faithful as concerns grow for the 88-year-old pontiff’s ...

Throughout the parade, accompanied by the rhythmic beats of gongs and drums, the various performance troupes intermittently shouted blessings. Phrases filled with hope and strength, such as "Xing" ...

Around 3,000 nude swimmers took the plunge into the River Derwent in Hobart, Australia, to mark the winter solstice. The swim, which takes place at the crack of dawn, saw swimmers brave ...

But while you’re daydreaming about beach-hopping on the islands, marveling at ancient sites, and feasting on meze on the sand, consider adding some Greek phrases to your vocabulary. While ...

Winter Solstice 2022 will see a huge transition as the darkness begins to ebb away. Believe it or not, days will begin to get longer and although winter rages on - the buds of spring are almost within ...