Here"s to a great night out or a cozy night in on the longest night of the year! On this day, the Northern Hemisphere, where Canada is located, is tilted farthest from the sun, resulting in the earliest sunset and the shortest day of the year. Called the December solstice, it marks the official beginning of winter and longer days ahead, giving a nice boost to the festive mood.
December solstice
Today in History
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Kinder Scout, Peak District National Park, UK
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A snapshot of Spring
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April Fools Day
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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Coll dAres, Catalan Pyrenees
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International Moon Day
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Earth Day
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The ‘eighth wonder?’
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Atlantic spotted dolphins
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Sea Otter Awareness Week
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World Meerkat Day
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World Donkey Day
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Babbling on and on
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Look up, incoming…
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Least chipmunk, Kootenai National Forest, Montana, United States
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Sports where you least expect it
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Camels in the desert, United Arab Emirates
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Park of the Monsters
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Molokini crater, Maui, Hawaii, USA
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Leucistic Annas Hummingbird, California, USA
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The Rainbow Bridge
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Vatican City, Rome, Italy
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The sea that acts like a lake
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Wheaton River, Yukon
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Bandon Beach in Bandon, Oregon, United States
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Fishing boats at Coco Beach in Goa, India
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Squirrel Appreciation Day
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International Day of Friendship
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International Zebra Day
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St. Paul Winter Carnival
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