Thousands Gather for Winter Solstice at Stonehenge

A lot of people went to Stonehenge, a very old place with big stones, to celebrate the winter solstice.

They waited in the dark and cold before the sun came up.

Some sang, played drums, and danced.

The stones were built a long time ago to line up with the sun's movement.

This day is special because it's the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, but after this day, the sun will start rising a little earlier each day.

People think it's a time of renewal.

In the Southern Hemisphere, it's the longest day of the year and the start of summer.