: This begins on the Winter Solstice , which usually falls on December 21 or 22 in the Northern Hemisphere (and June 20 or 21 in the Southern Hemisphere). It marks the exact moment the Earth's pole is tilted furthest away from the sun, resulting in the shortest day and longest night of the year.

The answer depends on whether you are looking at the sky or a thermometer.

As the earth rotates on its axis, bringing the sun's rays back to the Northern Hemisphere, we know that winter's chill will eventually give way to the warmth of spring. Until then, let us bask in the serenity and wonder of this season, and find joy in the simple pleasures that winter has to offer.

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