Midsummer - Wikipedia Midsummer is a celebration of the season of summer, taking place on or near the date of the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere; the longest day of the year The name "midsummer" mainly refers to summer solstice festivals of European origin
What its like to celebrate midsummer in Sweden Midsummer, more than Christmas or New Year’s Eve, is when Swedes really let loose, taking full advantage of daylight that lasts until close to midnight, and singing and dancing until sunrise
Midsummer Day 2025: Why (and How) is Midsummer Celebrated? Are you familiar with Midsummer Day (traditionally June 24) and Midsummer Eve (June 23)? We’ll explain why it’s called “Midsummer” when the day is so near the first day of summer (the solstice), why it’s also St John the Baptist Day, and some fun traditions!
What to know about summer solstice, the longest day of the year Midsummer celebrations on the island of Gotland, Sweden, on June 20, 2025, marking the summer solstice with flower crowns, dancing, and maypole raising Photo by Jonathan Nackstrand AFP via Getty
Midsummer | Midsommar, Festival, Traditions, History | Britannica Midsummer, a holiday celebrating the traditional midpoint of the harvest season and the summer solstice (June 20 or 21), the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere Midsummer is celebrated in many countries but is synonymous with Scandinavia, where it is observed as a national holiday
Celebrate Midsummer in Sweden 2025 | Visit Sweden Midsummer is, apart from Christmas, one of the most important holidays in the Swedish calendar Celebrate your Midsommar with smorgasbord, schnapps and singing
What is Midsummer, and when can I celebrate? - MSN Midsummer's Day is marked on or near the summer solstice each year, and at the midpoint of the harvest season The holiday celebrates the longest day of the year and is believed to bring good fortune
When and What is Midsummer? - Farmers Almanac Midsummer celebrates the joy of long, warm days spent outside in the summertime It’s held near the summer solstice—the first day of summer and the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere—and is believed to be a period of good fortune and fertility It’s especially beloved in Scandinavia, where the sky stays light into the night
Swedish Midsummer | sweden. se One of the favourite feasts in Sweden is Midsummer It involves dancing, magic and a sun that never sets Swedish Midsummer has agrarian roots and was originally celebrated to mark the beginning of summer Today, it is a great excuse to gather families or groups of friends to celebrate by sharing a nice meal, dancing and playing
Midsummer Magic: Celebrating the Season’s Joy Midsummer is a festive celebration that marks the height of summer, usually around the summer solstice It involves vibrant traditions like dancing, feasting, and bonfires that bring communities together to enjoy the longest day of the year