The night before Midsummer Day is called Midsummer Eve (June 23), on or near the shortest night of the year! Celebrations for Midsummer typically begin on Midsummer Eve. Dancing, feasting, bonfires, and general merrymaking are hallmarks of the night!
KEY TAKEAWAYS Midsummer, also known as the Summer Solstice, occurs around June 20th or 21st each year when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, marking the longest day and shortest night of the year. This ancient celebration has deep roots in various cultures, including the Nordic and Celtic traditions, and is a time to honor the sun’s power and the abundance of nature. The most ...
Midsummer or Midsommar (Swedish: [ˈmɪ̌ˌsɔmːar] or [ˈmǐːdˌsɔmːar]) 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. These cultures traditionally regard it as the middle of summer, with the season ...
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 in Sweden and Finland. In Sweden it is celebrated on a Friday between June 19th and 25th, while in ...
Wait, if the solstice marks the first day of summer, why is June 24th called "Midsummer"? We explain, and share some of the folklore and celebrations.
Midsummer is, apart from Christmas, one of the most important holidays in the Swedish calendar. Celebrate your Midsommar with smorgasbord, schnapps and singing.