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What is the winter solstice? AccuWeather Meteorologist Brian Lada explains the winter solstice and what it means for your love of daylight.
What is the winter solstice? AccuWeather Meteorologist Brian Lada explains the winter solstice and what it means for your love of daylight.
Stonehenge has long been the site of some of the most famous solstice celebrations. Chris Gorman/Getty Images News
