Definition of opponent for English Language Learners. : 1  a person, team, group, etc., that is competing against another in a contest. : 2  a person, group, etc., that is against something (such as an action, law, or system) : someone or something that does not want something to exist, be done, etc.
On the Celtic calendar, the traditional first day of winter is 1 November (Samhain, the Celtic origin of Halloween); spring starts 1 February (Imbolc, the Celtic origin of Groundhog Day); summer begins 1 May (Beltane, the Celtic origin of May Day); the first day of autumn is 1 August (Celtic Lughnasadh).
127 days Until Winter 2016. The first day of winter is known as the winter solstice. It is the shortest day and the longest night of the year. Days Until: Christmas Eve Christmas New Years Eve New Years Day MLK Day Groundhog Day Valentines Day Presidents Day Easter.