Pagans mark longest day at ancient Stonehenge

Thousands of partygoers, pagans and self-styled druids cheered and banged drums Saturday to greet the dawn at Stonehenge on the longest day of the year, the summer solstice.

Blowhorns signaled the rise of the sun over the ancient stone circle at 4:58 a.m. (0348 GMT) — although in typical English fashion, the sunrise was barely visible through the clouds.

Still, the mist and drizzle did not dampen the spirits of revelers who gathered under umbrellas, ponchos and plastic bags to greet the dawn.

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2 comments on “Pagans mark longest day at ancient Stonehenge

  1. Pb says:

    I wonder if they brought a labyrinth. Where was TEC? AFter all, the Druids were green.

  2. Harvey says:

    “..Having eyes they cannot see; having ears they cannot hear…”