Traditional activities held in Riga to celebrate Winter Solstice

People attend Winter Solstice celebrations in Riga, Latvia, on Dec. 21, 2017. Latvian folklore groups participated in the traditional log-pulling activities in Riga's Old Town to celebrate the Winter Solstice on Thursday. At the end of the procession, the log was burned in a bonfire, symbolizing burning all the misfortune and sorrow to make a fresh start in the new year. (Xinhua/Janis)