For the first time, the 2007 Winter Solstice illumination at Newgrange in Ireland ,,,

[defendandprotect]

For the first time, the 2007 Winter Solstice illumination at Newgrange in Ireland will be available live on the Internet, weather conditions permitting. See http://www.newgrange.com/ The passage and chamber at Newgrange will be illuminated by the rising sun on 2007-DEC-21 between 08:58 and 09:15 GMT.

http://www.religioustolerance.org/winter_solstice.htm



Think the pagans had more fun --- !!!

[Canuckistanian]

1. Realtime digital portrayal of an ageless ancient tradition

Somehow, that appeals to me.

Thanks for posting.

[eShirl]

2. cool, thanks for posting

[GreenPartyVoter]

3. Way cool!

[Generator]

4. Super cool

I've been there and it's so small. They do a simulation with darkness and a flashlight and it's still magical.

[Double T]

5. Looks like THEY did and yes THEY do have more fun!

[tridim]

6. Sorry southern hemisphere, we're taking the daylight back!

The winter solstice is the best holiday of the year IMO.

[Divernan]

7. Built 500 yrs. before the great pyramids; 1000 yrs. before Stonehenge.

Very narrow passage - not for the claustrophobic.

[defendandprotect]

8. Tonight's the longest night --- are you celebrating --- ?

keep your clothing on it's chilly outside!!