Midsummer - Wikipedia Midsummer or Midsommar (Swedish: [ˈmɪdˌsɔmar]) 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
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 2026 Midsummer marks the longest day of the year – a magical moment when the sun barely sets, and in parts of northern Sweden, it literally doesn’t Here, you can experience the Midnight Sun, a natural phenomenon where daylight lingers around the clock
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
Midsummer – a celebration of life, love and magic Midsummer marks the definitive arrival of summer It means exactly what it sounds like, “in the middle of summer,” and the word already existed in Old Swedish as miþsumar The holiday is celebrated in connection with the summer solstice, which is the time of year when the sun is at its highest point in the northern hemisphere
Swedish Midsummer | sweden. se A typical Midsummer menu features different kinds of pickled herring, boiled new potatoes with fresh dill, soured cream and chives This is often followed by a grilled dish of some kind, such as spare rib or salmon, and for dessert, a cake richly adorned with the first strawberries of summer
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
Midsummer Celebrations and History | scandicenter. org Midsummer, a celebration of the summer solstice, intertwines a mixture of cultural, Christian, and pagan traditions that has evolved throughout thousands of years