Did you know that some of the oldest human-made structures on Earth align precisely with the rising sun on the summer ...

Summer solstice 2022 has arrived. Take a look at the more sensual traditions surrounding the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

Humans have been celebrating these events for millennia and on modern-day solstice days, ancient and new traditions mix around the world. Some of the best-known summer solstice festivities take place ...

From Stone Age astronomy to Viking law and Roman goddesses, cultures across time have honored the longest day of the year ...

From Finland's bonfires to England's Stonehenge gathering, here are eight global traditions that celebrate the longest day.

Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival, Ottawa, Canada. Though this event takes place in Canada’s capital city of Ottawa, it’s important to note that it is celebrated on “the traditional and ...

The summer solstice welcomes the first official day of summer. Find out about the science of the solstice and well as its ...

Midsummer is the Scandinavian holiday celebrating the summer solstice, which this year falls on June 21. Swedish traditions include dancing around a maypole -- a symbol which some view as phallic ...

One of the largest solstice celebrations in the world takes place at Stonehenge, in England, where thousands gather each year to bring in the summer season. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays.

Summer solstice 2022 has arrived. Take a look at the more sensual traditions surrounding the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.