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The winter solstice begins
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The winter solstice begins

  • By Molly Jackson The Conversation

According to the astronomical definition, winter will officially begin in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21, 2022, at 1:47 p.m.: the shortest day of the year, known as the winter solstice. The weeks leading up to the winter solstice can feel long as days grow shorter and temperatures drop. But it's also traditionally been a time of renewal and celebration – little wonder that so many cultures mark major holidays just around this time.

A beacon of Christmas joy
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A beacon of Christmas joy

  • Nicholas Mazzoni Daily Journal staff

Steven Foster’s love for Christmas decorating has been a family tradition for as long as he can remember.

Better late than never
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Better late than never

  • By Amber Chia
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As I walked in, snowman garlands hung across two bookshelves. Gold and red ornaments adorned a Christmas tree that stood in the far right corn…

Lantern of hope
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Lantern of hope

  • By Jonathan Madison

From the age of humanity’s inception, light has been our single greatest unifying symbol of hope.