Thousands gather at Stonehenge to mark winter solstice

People gathered at Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England, on Saturday to celebrate the winter solstice in a unique way. “I'm here four times a year to celebrate solstices... Today is one of the very important ones. Because we know as a leap of faith, from today, the sun will return and the days will get longer, the nights will get shorter. And it's what we call the returning of the sun," said Senior Druid Arthur Uther Pendragon. The iconic circle of standing stones, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, draws Druids and other participants each year for this celestial event. Archaeologists believe the structure was constructed between 3000 BC and 2000 BC, with its design aligned to the midsummer sunrise and midwinter sunset, making it a significant site for seasonal celebrations. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #stonehenge #wintersolstice