A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # Select the first letter of the word from the list above to jump to appropriate section of the glossary. If the term you are looking for starts with a digit or symbol, choose the '#' link. - W - winter solstice In the cycle of the year, the day with the shortest portion of light and longest portion of darkness. After this point, days slowly grow longer and nights shorter. Some but not all cultures use this date to denote the beginning of a new yearly cycle. (December 21st) Back to Top