Google Doodle celebrates the winter solstice

Google has released a new Doodle on its homepage to celebrate the First Day of Winter, also known as Winter Solstice.

The animated Doodle, created by German illustrator Christoph Niemann, shows a scarf and glove being knitted into the shape of Google's logo.

The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year when the sun reaches its southernmost point in the sky. After this, the sun begins moving northward, making the days longer for those in the northern hemisphere.