Five facts about the winter solstice
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The winter solstice takes place tomorrow (Wednesday December 21) - the shortest day in the northern hemisphere.
Here are five facts about the winter solstice:
The Burning the Clocks celebration is run by charity Same Sky each year and sees around 2,000 people parade through the city with lanterns, before a bonfire and firework display on the beach.
This year, an after-party will take place at Patterns nightclub, with all ticket sales going to Same Sky to help fund Burning the Clocks.