Mar 31, 2013 | CNN
A South Indian fried dessert made with rice flour, jaggery, and sesame seeds. This healthy gourmet food is traditionally prepared during festivals like Makara Sankranti, which happens 21 days after the winter solstice, also known a the shortest day of the year.
Mar 31, 2013 | The Daily News Journal
As you're munching on treats from your child's Easter basket, you may have wondered why a giant bunny delivered candy to your home and why plastic eggs are hidden everywhere.
Researchers: Stonehenge likely started as graveyard
A couple embraces by Stonehenge on Dec. 21. Access to the site is given to Druids, new age followers and others during the annual winter solstice.
As March came in like a lamb, look for signs of spring
Skunk cabbage, named for its pungent aroma, is notable for its ability to melt snow, as the plant pods usually are about 36 degrees warmer than the outside temperature.