How did you spend the shortest night of the year?

[CyberAlmu]

In Spain, there is a very ancient tradition. Although we now call it Saint John's Night, because it is the saint of the day on our calendar, it really is a pre-christian celebration of Summer Solstice.

We lit up bonfires when night falls. Then, we dance and jump over the fire or the embers.











And you? Do you celebrate the shortest night of the year in some way in your country?

[Zaanodes]

How cool!!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

In my case, longest night of the year - I spent it playing on the computer cause I couldn't decide which book to read. LOL

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

Very cool!

We do absolutely NOTHING. How boring...

Embarrassed to admit I'm not even exactly sure WHAT night it was....

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

Sandra wrote: "In my case, longest night of the year - I spent it playing on the computer cause I couldn't decide which book to read. LOL"

So....inquiring minds want to know...did you finally decide on something?

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

I re-read cause one of my gr friends started the series and I saw it on the update, then just had to read the latest one. LOL.

I've always thought the Solstice was 21st June and 21st December so it was Tuesday night.

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

That's one I keep meaning to get to! Nice way to choose!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

:D

[Laura Lulu]

Ummmm...let's see...oh yeah! Tuesday night we spent in the basement because of tornado warnings. Yee haw. ;)

But no, there's so special summer solstice stuff around here. :(

[Steph, Serious series addict]

None around here either. But, that's super cool, CA! Thanks for sharing!

[Laura Lulu]

It's really cool. I'm sure wiccans do solstice stuff, but if large groups of people did that out in the open here in the US, they'd probably start up the witch trials again... :(

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

ROFLMAO

[Literary Ames]

LOL!

Thousands of people visit Stonehenge in England every year for Summer Solstice including pagans and druids.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-...

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Isn't that just typical of people, leaving rubbish & climbing such an ancient historical site.

Still it looked like everyone had a great time. I've always wanted to go and see Stonehenge, since I studied it in school, oh so many years ago.

[Literary Ames]

I'd like to go and see the Cerne Abbas Giant, and if you click on the link you'll understand why when you look at the photos. *innocent smile*

[Laura Lulu]

As soon as you said that, I looked back at the name and thought (view spoiler)[naked giant with a huge dick (hide spoiler)]. Great minds. ;)

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Great dirty minds! LOL!

[Laura Lulu]

Well, those are the greatest kind. ;)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

That's a classic! Wonder who gets to do the maintenance on the important bits. LOL

[Literary Ames]

LOL!