New Delhi, Dec. 20 -- While many regions have already experienced early snow and freezing temperatures, winter officially arrives tomorrow. The Winter Solstice, marking the astronomical start of the season, will occur on Sunday, December 21.

The event represents the shortest day and the longest night of the year for the Northern Hemisphere, serving as a major seasonal milestone for cultures and faiths worldwide.

The solstice is not a day-long event, but rather a specific moment in time. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, it occurs at the exact instant the Earth's pole reaches its maximum tilt away from the sun.

The word "solstice" comes from the Latin words "sol" for sun and "stitium" which can mean "pause" or "stop." The solstice ...