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 …

Jun 13, 2025 · 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!

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 …

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 …

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 …

Jun 20, 2025 · 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. …

Jun 20, 2025 · Find out about the Midsummer traditions across Scandinavia and the Nordics, including Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian Midsummer celebrations.

Apr 30, 2025 · 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 …

Jan 10, 2025 · 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 …

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 …