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Summer Solstice brings celebrations
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By Phil Anderson
THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL
Members of Pagan religions in Topeka will observe one of their
most important rituals of the year with Summer Solstice celebrations
on Sunday.
Also known as Litha or Midsummer, the Summer Solstice commemorates
the longest day, and shortest night, of the year.
The tradition of celebrating Summer Solstice predates recorded
history, as evidenced by such monolithic structures as Stonehenge in
England, said Jim Mosher, high priest of ...
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