Firing up the sun's rebirth; Pagan pilgrims: Druids honour the winter solstice.(News)

From: The Birmingham Post (England) | Date: December 23, 2002 | Copyright information

Druids flocked to the hub of Birmingham's creative community to perform ancient rituals as part of the winter solstice.

Pagans, hedge witches and druids gathered at the Custard Factory, in Digbeth, on Saturday to celebrate the rebirth of the sun ...

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