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Five facts about the winter solstice

The winter solstice takes place today (Wednesday, December 21) - the shortest day in the northern hemisphere.
By The Newsroom
Published 21st Dec 2016, 07:04 BST
Updated 29th Dec 2016, 15:30 BST

Here are five facts about the winter solstice: