Before holiday lights and cozy fireplaces, ancient civilizations found powerful ways to brighten the darkest day of the year. 🌑🔥br br In this fast 3-minute history deep-dive, discover how cultures around the world celebrated the winter solstice — from Norse Yule fires and Roman Saturnalia revelry to the Chinese Dongzhi Festival and Hopi Soyal ceremonies.br br Learn how ancient people used fire, light, feasts, and myth to transform darkness into hope, celebrate rebirth, and welcome the return of the sun. Perfect for mythology lovers, history fans, and curious minds seeking meaning behind seasonal traditions.