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Just a reminder of this age old ritual ! I love these continuing pagan celebrations !!
BBC NEWS | UK | England | Wiltshire | Hundreds celebrate shortest day
Hundreds celebrate shortest day
Celebrating Winter Solstice
In Pictures: Winter Solstice
Hundreds of druids, pagans and tourists have flocked to Stonehenge in Wiltshire to celebrate the Winter Solstice early on Sunday morning.
The pagan tradition celebrates the shortest day of the year.
About 1,900 people, some dressed in cloaks and robes, saw the sunrise at the prehistoric site. The Summer Solstice can attract more than 20,000.
Rupert Irving, 28, from Cirencester, said Stonehenge was "spectacular" and that the "sky was beautiful".
"It was a shame the sun was not up but the sky was really nice with shades of blue and orange. It was a really nice backdrop to the stones," he said.
"It's a religious festival for some people and it's great to be a part of it, and they don't mind, there's such a great atmosphere."
BBC NEWS | UK | England | Wiltshire | Hundreds celebrate shortest day
Hundreds celebrate shortest day
Celebrating Winter Solstice
In Pictures: Winter Solstice
Hundreds of druids, pagans and tourists have flocked to Stonehenge in Wiltshire to celebrate the Winter Solstice early on Sunday morning.
The pagan tradition celebrates the shortest day of the year.
About 1,900 people, some dressed in cloaks and robes, saw the sunrise at the prehistoric site. The Summer Solstice can attract more than 20,000.
Rupert Irving, 28, from Cirencester, said Stonehenge was "spectacular" and that the "sky was beautiful".
"It was a shame the sun was not up but the sky was really nice with shades of blue and orange. It was a really nice backdrop to the stones," he said.
"It's a religious festival for some people and it's great to be a part of it, and they don't mind, there's such a great atmosphere."
