The long and the short of the Solstice

The long and short of the Solstice

June 21 – People gather at Stonehenge Monday to mark the longest day of the year, while in Bolivia they celebrate the shortest day in the ancient city of Tiwanku. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.


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The long and short of the Solstice

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  1. What time have these people gathered at Stonehenge?
  2. How many people have attended?
  3. Where did they watch the sun rising?
  4. Where are people celebrating the longest day of the year?
  5. How many people were arrested and why?
  6. Where is the shortest day being celebrated?
  7. What else does the celebration mark?
  8. Which three things are used as offerings?
  9. What are they being offered for?
  10. Which three gods are being honoured?