Hi,
NASA has a page dedicated to explaining people's concerns.
http://www.nasa.gov/topics/earth/features/2012.html
Quote:
Q: Does the Mayan calendar end in December 2012?
A: Just as the calendar you have on your kitchen wall does not cease to exist after December 31, the Mayan calendar does not cease to exist on December 21, 2012. This date is the end of the Mayan long-count period but then -- just as your calendar begins again on January 1 -- another long-count period begins for the Mayan calendar.
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The Winter Solstice is on Friday 6:12 a.m. (EST)
It is the first day of winter and the shortest day of the year in some places. The days will start getting longer as we head towards spring.
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