In the Northern Hemisphere, what is the shortest day of the year, also the longest night called?

In the southern hemisphere the winter solstice is also the shortest day, sunlight. It is just six months earlier/later than the northern one

weird how a question about day length can trigger so many religious comments.

Known as Yule in Scandinavia. Many modern Christmas traditions have their roots in Yül rituals, not least of which is bringing evergreen boughs into the house.

It's not the shortest day, all days have 24 hours, it's the shortest daylight

RushMama2112, Yule is originally a pagan festival

CiscoKid, good answer

winter solstice question on the day of winter solstice...excellent!!