Briefing: Druids, pagans and party-goers prepare for the summer solstice

[icymist]

What is it? The solstice occurs twice a year when the Earth's axis tilts furthest towards or away from the Sun.

The name solstice is taken from the Latin "sol", meaning sun, and "sistere", meaning to stand still. The term also refers to the whole day on which this passage of the Sun occurs.

In some parts of the world the solstice begins the seasons, while in the UK they are considered to be centre points of the year, occurring within days of midsummer and midwinter.

The summer solstice is on 21 June and is the longest day of the year for the northern hemisphere, with about 17 hours of daylight in the UK.

Where will it be celebrated? English Heritage will be bracing itself for the annual influx of druids and pagans to Stonehenge in Wiltshire.

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[Ilsa]

1. Thank you for the article. I'm trying to figure out what to do today.

I don't know how to commenorate this day. I've never been around anyone who does. DU is my first connection to understanding this natural religion.