Traditionally, the winter solstice was a time when cattle were ... would cut mistletoe that grew on oak trees and give it as a blessing. Oaks were seen as sacred trees and the fruit of the ...

The winter solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year, marking the start of the winter season in the Northern Hemisphere Skyler Caruso is a Writer and Reporter of PEOPLE Digital ...

In 2023, the winter solstice takes place on Friday 22 December ... spirits called kachinas down from the mountains and prayer sticks are made to carry out rituals and blessings.