The Conversation explores the origins of the long and interesting journey the Easter Bunny has taken from European prehistory ...

Children celebrating Easter, with their Easter Bunnies and Easter eggs. Sanja Radin/Collection E+ via Getty Images ...

For centuries, pagan rituals have blended seamlessly with Christian practices ... In the territories of present Poland, winter has long symbolized death and observance. Thus, during the transition ...

The summer solstice, the longest day of the year, falls on Friday, June 20, 2025, while the winter solstice, the shortest day, occurs on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Ready for winter to be over?

Teh winter solstice is Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. Chris Sims is a digital content producer for Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.