It was over a decade ago that clashes with local police resulted in the banning of solstice ceremonies in the 5,000 year old monument.
But on Sunday June 21 of this year; people will gather togeather to watch the sunrise and mark the dawning of the year's longest day.
England's Stonehenge may be the most famous monument to the solstice. Some 5,000 years ago, its creators positioned colossal blocks of rock in a circle and erected a gateway aimed at the rising sun. Similar designs were used in Egyptian and Mayan temples.
Ancient folk also greeted the solstice by sacrificing their animals and criminals, but we prefer a more lighthearted approach. You could, for example, build your own miniature Stonehenge out of wooden blocks or clay. Or you could celebrate the solstice by rising with the dawn and enjoying eggs, sunny-side up. At day's end, you might also consider packing up some crayons or pastels, heading for the nearest pond or hill and drawing a souvenir picture of the sun as it sets.
The first one is right here in GeoCities and is a great intro for beginners. www.geocities.com/Athens/Aegean/1631
Also worth visiting are these next four sites. www.witchvox.com www.paganet.org www.milpagan.org
And finally,
Try to have a lot of time to spend when you visit the
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