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Thousands Celebrate Winter Solstice at Stonehenge's Ancient Site

12/22/2025

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Thousands gathered at Stonehenge in Wiltshire on December 21 to celebrate the winter solstice and watch sunrise.
Attendees, many in traditional pagan attire, joined rituals, singing, and dancing, drawing visitors from the United Kingdom and abroad.
Golnar Pooya, a Persian Zoroastrian, said the solstice carries cultural significance and welcomes diverse groups uniting for the return of light.
Attendees described a powerful atmosphere and a deep connection to the ancient site.

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Story summary

Thousands gathered at Stonehenge in Wiltshire on December 21 to celebrate the winter solstice and watch sunrise.
Attendees, many in traditional pagan attire, joined rituals, singing, and dancing, drawing visitors from the United Kingdom and abroad.
Golnar Pooya, a Persian Zoroastrian, said the solstice carries cultural significance and welcomes diverse groups uniting for the return of light.
Attendees described a powerful atmosphere and a deep connection to the ancient site.