Winter solstice facts, Christmas desserts, immune-boosting remedies

Your DAILY Companion from the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( [Wednesday, December 21, 2022]( [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [88 days until spring begins]( Question of the Day Is there anything I can do to stop the stairs in my house from squeaking? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day When a person falls out a window, what does he always fall against? – [Answer]( Live in each season, as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth. –Henry David Thoreau (1817–62), American poet Today is the [December solstice](, which is the astronomical start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest day of the year! ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac [share with a friend](. ☜ [Winter Solstice 2022: The First Day of Winter (image)]( [Winter Solstice 2022: The First Day of Winter]( When is the winter solstice? In 2022, the date of the winter solstice is Wednesday, December 21. So, what is the winter solstice and why does it happen? Learn all about the shortest day of the year—and tell us what winter means to you! [READ MORE]( [Bring some extra holiday cheer!]( Our Merry Christmas Accent Tray is just the right size for hors d’oeuvres, cheese, or sweets! You can add some extra holiday cheer to your gatherings this year or give one as a gift. [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Bring some extra holiday cheer! (title)]( [6 Ancient Sites Aligned With the Solstice and Equinox (image)]( [6 Ancient Sites Aligned With the Solstice and Equinox]( Across time, people have marked the changing of seasons—sometimes in dramatic ways! In honor of the solstice on December 21, let’s look at six amazing and ancient sites aligned with the solstices and equinoxes. 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