Thousands of people came together to celebrate the winter solstice. Many met at Stonehenge, which was built to align with the sun during the solstice. | The Weather Channel

People gathered at Stonehenge to celebrate the winter solstice — the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. The ancient monument is an annual gathering place people who celebrate the passing of the seasons, especially the solstices. | DW News

Thousands gathered at Stonehenge to welcome the winter solstice as the sun rose over the ancient stones. Celebrants marked the shortest day of the year with songs, rituals, and quiet reflection at the prehistoric site near Salisbury. | New York Post

Earlier this week crowds came together in Penzance to celebrate the winter solstice in an extraordinary festival known as Montol 🎭 It’s an amalgamation of different Celtic traditions, including guise dancing, the burning of a Yule log, and Cornish Christmas carols! | BBC Cornwall