**Sooo if you haven't see the video me and Cleo did for Mids..
Added 2024-06-23 10:38:32 +0000 UTC**Sooo if you haven't see the video me and Cleo did for Midsommar, let me know in DM's 🤭**
But - Did you know that in some parts of Sweden, Midsummer is celebrated for several days, not just on Midsummer Eve? 🌸
In Sweden, Midsummer is one of the most important holidays of the year, second only to Christmas. It typically marks the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, and the celebration is steeped in tradition and cultural significance. While Midsummer Eve, or "Midsommarafton," is the main event and falls on the Friday between June 19 and June 25, the festivities often extend over several days.
The celebrations usually begin on Midsummer Eve with the raising of the maypole, or "midsommarstång," which is decorated with flowers and greenery. People gather to dance traditional dances around the maypole, sing folk songs, and partake in various games and activities. The evening is filled with feasting on a smorgasbord of traditional foods, such as pickled herring, boiled new potatoes with dill, sour cream, and chives, gravlax, and strawberries with cream for dessert.
Midsummer Day, "Midsommardagen," which follows Midsummer Eve, is also a public holiday in Sweden, and the festivities often continue with more relaxed gatherings, family activities, and outdoor adventures. In some regions, the celebrations can last for several days, as people take advantage of the long daylight hours to enjoy the outdoors, visit summer cottages, and participate in various local events and fairs.
The extended celebration of Midsummer reflects the Swedes' deep connection to nature and their appreciation of the brief but beautiful summer season. It's a time for families and communities to come together, celebrate life, and embrace the light and warmth of the summer sun.
