Midsummer
Midsummer is a celebration of the season of summer usually held at a date around the summer solstice. It has pagan pre-Christian roots in Europe. The early Christian Church... Wikipedia
- Also called: Feast of Saint John the Baptist, Summer Solstice, St. John's Feast Day, Jāņi, Enyovden, Līþa/ Lithe, Midsommar, Ivan Kupala Day, Juhannus, Mittumaari, Alban Hefin, Gŵyl Ganol yr Haf, Sankthans, Joninės, Jaanipäev, Keskikesä, Kresna noč
- Observed by: Traditionally: Europe, particularly the Nordic countries, Iran, Brazil, Canada, United States, Liturgically: Roman Catholic Church, Lutheran Churches, Anglican Communion
- Significance: Marks the traditional middle of summer, beginning of Meteorological summer, and the nativity of St. John the Baptist.
- Celebrations: Festivals, bonfires, feasting, singing, Maypole dancing
- Observances: Church service, reenactments of the life of Saint John the Baptist, processions, baptisms, and church weddings
- Date: June 21, 24, 25 (a date close to the Summer Solstice on June 20–25)
- date: June 21, 24, 25 (a date close to the Summer Solstice on June 20–25)
- Related to: Nativity of St. John the Baptist, Saint John's Eve, Summer Solstice, Quarter days, Adonia
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