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Tomorrow, Dec. 22, marks the shortest, darkest day of the year. It's the Winter solstice, which signifies a turning point in the year. From here on out, the nights will grow shorter and the days longer. We think this is as good a reason as any to celebrate and host a party. The theme of the party: a cozy Winter night. Invite your friends over for an evening of fun. String fairy lights everywhere Read more
Hundreds of druids and pagans met at Stonehenge this morning to celebrate the sunrise closest to the Winter Solstice. It's now officially Winter — stay warm! View 5 Photos › Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Read more
In honor of the Winter Solstice, I thought we could use a little light from the yoga world. So take a few minutes to pay attention to your breath and follow this Sun Salutation A sequence. The Sanskrit word for Sun Salutation is Surya Namaskar. Surya means "Sun," and "Namaskar" is a greeting of honor and respect to the divinity present in each one of us. In yoga studios across the world, many Read more
Today is Winter Solstice, and it is officially the shortest day of the year. Starting tomorrow the days will start being just a wee bit longer and I, for one, welcome a little more daylight. Regardless if I set my alarm for an earlier time, I really don't get out of bed until my youngest wakes up. She wakes with the sun, so each day it has been just a little bit later. My inability to rise before Read more
Not everyone celebrates Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, but everyone can celebrate the Winter Solstice. It falls on Dec. 22, and it's the day when the sun is the farthest away from the equator. It's also the shortest day and the longest night of the year. Why not start a tradition where you celebrate this unique day? For a few ideas on how to commemorate the solstice, read more Read more
Today marks the official start of winter - it's the solstice. Good news for all of you winter sports fanatics since there are so many fun things to do in the snow. I can't wait to hit the slopes. Today is also the shortest day of the year. If you are like me and want the sun to rise before you do, this is good news since the days will slowly start getting longer. Plus this is great for all of Read more
Today is the Winter Solstice, a.k.a. the shortest day of the year followed by the longest night. The looming darkness just makes me want to listen to some good, wintry music. Fortunately, I've found the perfect thing: "Winter Solstice" by Sufjan Stevens, from his newly released album, Songs For Christmas. Tune in on Monday for my review of the massive five-disc set, but until then, enjoy this Read more
Although it feels like we were just talking about bikini workouts and sunscreen, tomorrow is the first day of Winter — aka the Winter Solstice. You can celebrate by getting outside for a Winter run, cooking up a hearty pot of soup, or do like the yogis do: perform 108 Sun Salutations, a practice called Mala. The number 108 is considered sacred in Hindu and Buddhist belief systems, and it Read more
We're approaching Winter Solstice, and it seems like every morning it's harder to wake up, because it's still so dark outside. To revive yourself and prepare for a productive day ahead, what beverage do you first reach for in the morning? Tell us in the comments below what's your go-to energizing beverage. What Is Your Energizing Morning Beverage of Choice? Coffee Black tea Read more
Back in Fall and Summer, I gave you reading lists filled with books that are being adapted into movies. To mark the Winter solstice and a new season, I'm giving you guys a brand-new list for your shelf with even more titles that you'll be seeing on the big screen. Cozy up with one of these books next to a warm fire — plus, you'll be able to claim that "the book was so much better" before Read more
