In China, winter solstice traditions include celebrating Dongzhi festivities, according to China Highlights. A widespread practice in many Asian cultures for worshipping heaven and ancestors ...

A nobleman once cut a piece of his flesh to feed an exiled Chinese prince. The Cold Food Festival in his honour was inspired by his death.

The winter solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year, marking the start of the winter season in the Northern Hemisphere Skyler Caruso is a Writer and Reporter of PEOPLE Digital ...

our days have less and less sunlight until we reach the winter solstice. What is it? It's the day of the year that has the least amount of daylight. It happens when the part of the world you are ...

The most dangerous of the solstice rituals has to be ... are eaten at China's Dōngzhì festival which signifies winter’s darkness being defeated by light. Taking place in Ohio, this celebration ...