The winter solstice on December 22nd drew crowds to Stonehenge, where people gathered to celebrate the event. Experts highlighted the significance of the winter solstice sunset for ancient Britons, contradicting the popular focus on the sunrise. The celebrations included lantern lighting, a murmuration of birds, and a spiritual gathering at the warm springs of Blick Mead Amesbury. The event marked the end of the dark days and the beginning of longer daylight hours.
PHOTOS: Revelers celebrate the Winter Solstice in England and Ireland https://t.co/8BAvzAT6N6
Wrote this about my trip to Stonehenge yesterday to see the sun rise. https://t.co/1scL0VMIpn
Such a moving and spiritual celebration of the end of the dark days at the warm springs of Blick Mead Amesbury on #Midwinter eve around the Solstice Lantern. “Silent Night” rewritten - Worth sharing 😇@AmesburyMuseum @holland_tom @thehistoryguy @PaulCliftonBBC @EH_Stonehenge https://t.co/s7wEv7BwYH
Crowds have gathered at Stonehenge to welcome the sunrise for this year's winter solstice Read more👇 https://t.co/pcEsiDA9k3
A beautiful and colourful sunset yesterday for the Solstice lantern lighting at Stonehenge and on cue the lantern put itself out at 8.08 this morning as a murmuration of birds swooped over head. This years solstice fairy was Wendy Bown. https://t.co/yf2EScVCQ6
☀️ On the plus side, we’re winning the race against the light for another six month. Happy solstice (pic by @EH_Stonehenge) https://t.co/Yu5j1H5oqp
Crowds gather at Stonehenge for winter solstice - as police issue roads warning Read more👇 https://t.co/dM82SE1hQ5
Solstice daybreak, Stonehenge https://t.co/B0h5MRbelm
Thousands gather at Stonehenge to celebrate winter solstice https://t.co/BqHJy3DdMD
Winter solstice sunset was crucial Stonehenge date for ancient Britons, not famous sunrise, say experts https://t.co/zgrpIRdope
Winter solstice crowds gather at Stonehenge in celebration https://t.co/o75WUl4gKf
Stonehenge Winter Solstice Celebrations https://t.co/rRi7eCZ2Mi
Winter solstice walk https://t.co/3ss3HN0dxq