THE WINTER SOLSTICE
AVEBURY STONE CIRCLE
The Archdriud leads the menfolk
into the stone circle during
the God and Goddess Walk
A Bard
The men enter
the circle
The God and Goddess meet
The arch is formed
with staffs
Participants ask
permission to enter
One after another, participants
enter and add to the archway
...each receiving a blessing
...and so it goes on
...as the sun begins to
go towards the horizon
The circle is formed
The Solstice Handfasting
Jumping the broom
Other people celebrating the Solstice at the Stones
The Solstice sunrise
The Gathering
Aligning the stones
to the sunrise
Uncovering the crystal
The crystal is ready for the sun
The sun rises and the
Druids chant "Awen"
The circle is formed
