As pagans worldwide prepare to celebrate Yule, a nod to the looming new year, Ami Lahoff, a ceremonial magician and owner of Star + Splendor in Troy, will celebrate a rebirth of her own. As Lahoff ...

‘Tis the season, witchmas is upon us! Witchmas is a celebration of Yule and the Winter Solstice, which occurs on December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere this year, and it’s a significant turning point ...

Yule, or Jól in Norse, was an ancient festival celebrating the winter solstice and marking the return of the longer days after the shortest day of the year. Observed in late December, it was one of ...

The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the calendar year. All hail the darkest night and the rebirth of the sun. In the Northern Hemisphere, the days are dimming, Yule is nigh ...

The winter solstice is upon us, and with it, the longest night of the year. As the sunlight wanes in the Northern Hemisphere, warmth must be made, and self-reflection sought. This year, the winter ...

This year’s Winter Solstice will occur on Dec. 21. Many ancient sites, like Newgrange in Ireland, pictured, were built to be aligned with and track the Winter Solstice. Photo by Bethany O’Hagan The ...

The winter solstice, a phenomenon revered by ancient civilisations, continues to hold profound significance today as it heralds the official start of winter. This annual event marks the shortest day ...