Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you.
An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more.
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE greeted the dawn with cheers and applause at Stonehenge this morning as they marked the winter solstice.
Those who observed the spectacle at the neolithic monument in Wiltshire encountered a windy morning as they marked the shortest day.
Here’s what it looked like:
Revellers do coordinated stretches together in the shadow of the stones.
A hobby horse decked out in ribbons performs.
A moon and star staff laid against onee of the stones.
Self-identifying druids joined the celebrations.
A visitor takes his shoes and socks off to experience grounding by the stones.
Morris dancers take part in the winter Solstice celebrations.
Revellers shared face paint.
Thousands gathered before sunrise.
To embed this post, copy the code below on your site
It’s okay! The Irish lads were only interested in the “crack”.
@Micheal S. O’ Ceilleachair: *craic
@Fank Pulman: crack cocaine is known as ‘crack’…
@Fank Pulman: ah leave him alone he was only trying to crack a joke …
@Fank Pulman: he did use exclamation marks for a reason.
@Fank Pulman: I’m referring to the crack that can be caused by an earthquake. Near Ephesus it is possible to see a huge crack in a mountain that was caused by a previous earthquake. Crack was a pun on craic!!
@Greg Blake: thank God some one spotted it!! I will have to change my name to Mr. Mark Exclamation!!!!
Anybody who goes on holiday to that hellhole turkey is not bothered by earthquakes.
@Dave Hogan: never been to Turkey. Why is it a hellhole?
@john culhane: if I said if you stick your hand in a fire you would get burned would you announce you never tried it?
@Dave Hogan: JC just asked a simple question…pity…
@Dave Hogan: The Irish used to keep Kusadasi in business not that long ago. It was also a handy package to spend time in the jewel that is Ephesus.
@john culhane: Turkey is a beautiful country with fabulous history, scenery, food and the kindest people on the planet. We have been going to Bodrum region for years. I can only assume the previous commentor has never been.
And God made the World.
have your say