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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Iguazu Falls at the border of Argentina and Brazil
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Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, Italy
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Blue walls of Chefchaouen, Morocco
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Lavender field, Hertfordshire, England
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Living rock
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Canadian Tulip Festival
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Leap Day
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Heavenly hot springs
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A glowing square of squares
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Nighttime view over the Gulf Coast
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Italica, an old Roman city in Santiponce, Andalusia, Spain
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International Day of Friendship
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Big rocks, big heads, still counting?
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Via Krupp, Capri, Italy
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Wallabies at sunrise, Australia
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Happy World Whale Day!
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Ancient town of Sorano, Tuscany, Italy
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Lake Tahoe
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Moose, Denali National Park, Alaska, United States
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Is it green with envy?
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Village of Oia in Santorini, Greece
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Piecing together a better tomorrow
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New Years Eve in Ottawa
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This lake is no mirage
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A day for cousins of every stripe
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Volcán Alcedo giant tortoise, Isabela Island
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Zebras enjoying their day
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You can take a refreshing dip here any day of the year
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Ride the wave
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Bernina Pass, Graubünden, Switzerland
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