Myth and lore have surrounded the sacred hawthorn tree since ancient times, and respect for its supernatural associations is still strong in modern Ireland, writes Deanna O’Connor. In the year ...

Vigo County Parks and Recreation will once again open up Fowler Park and Hawthorn Park for Christmas Tree recycling. Tree drop off locations will be at Fowler Park in the beach parking lot and at ...

As the world gets into holiday mood, the European Space Agency (ESA) has shared pictures of 'Winter Wonderland' on Mars. The images feature the icy landscape on the red planet's south pole captured by ...

The Washington Park Arboretum’s Winter Solstice Walk marks the start of winter by getting forest fans into nature to stroll along a pathway lit by luminaria.

KING 5 is tracking overnight storm damage in Woodinville, Covington and other areas of King County. I've been on 50 cruises. Here are 5 things I never buy on the ships. After 15 Years Of Christmas ...

There was a huge gathering on the shortest day of the year to mark the Winter Solstice at Stonehenge on Sunday morning. The celebrations at the Wiltshire world-famous ancient monument were managed by ...

Ceremonies have been held across Ireland to mark the winter solstice. December 21 is the shortest day and longest night of the year, with London experiencing seven hours and 49 minutes of daylight.

Thousands gathered at Stonehenge on Saturday as they greeted the sun with cheers and applause to mark the winter solstice. Those who observed the spectacle at the neolithic monument in Wiltshire ...

December 21 is the shortest day and longest night of the year, with London experiencing seven hours and 49 minutes of daylight. Glastonbury Tor in Somerset is one of the most popular gathering ...

Trees and shrubs covered in snow in front of a house - Elenaleonova/Getty Images Although some outdoor plants thrive in winter weather, these conditions threaten the wellbeing of healthy shrubs ...

Well after Saturday, the days will start to get a little longer. The first day of the weekend - 21 December - marks the winter solstice, which brings with it the shortest day and the longest night ...