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Midsummer in Sweden: Origins and Traditions Midsummer in Sweden: Origins and Traditions. Given Scandinavia’s long, dark winters, it’s not surprising that the arrival of summer is a big deal throughout the Nordic countries. In Sweden, Midsummer’s Eve is one of the most important days of the year, rivaling Christmas with its festive spirit and traditions. Traditionally, Midsummer was celebrated on June 24, the feast day of St. John the Baptist, but the holiday has its roots in a pre-Christian solstice festival.
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- Solstice celebrations around the world – In Sweden, where Midsummer is one of the biggest celebrations of the year, singing and dancing are central to the fun and frolics. But before all that the maypole has to be decorated and raised. Ulf Bodin took this photo in the small town of Sigtuna, an hour north of Stockholm.
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Here are 10 fast facts about the 2016 Autumnal Equinox While the date can change from year to year, equinoxes occur at the same moment for everyone across the globe. Fall usually occurs on Sept. 22, 23 or 24 in the Northern Hemisphere. The equinox marks the two times each year (spring and fall) when day and night are about the same length.
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Midsummer â Go Peaceful or Go Party Midsummer – Go Peaceful or Go Party. Midsummer is a main national holiday in Finland. Originally a celebration of the summer solstice, it is typically spent with friends and family at a summer cottage away from the city, either partying or relaxing.
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National Night Out National Night Out. National Night Out has been celebrated across North America on the first Tuesday of August since 1983. It's a day when people hold parties to strengthen community cohesiveness and crime resistance, and get to know their neighbors and their local public safety officials.
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Summer Solstice 2013: Why It's the First Day of Summer This year's summer solstice falls on Friday, June 21, at 1:04 a.m. ET, but it will start on Thursday night for places in North America west of the Central Time Zone. (See Pictures: Summer Solstice Marked With Fire, Magic.)
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- In the US, summer is traditionally June, July, and August, although the season is defined as from June 20/21 (June solstice) to September 22/23 (September equinox).
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- Some choose to spend Midsummer in the city. Young people have revived the Midsummer dance tradition, and while it is customary to have them out in the open air, they might take place in trendy clubs these days. Dressing up in a retro manner will score you a few extra points.
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Etymology of âmidsummerâ â why is the first day of summer called âmiddle of summerâ? In some languages they are considered to start or separate the seasons; in others they are considered to be centre points (in England, in the Northern Hemisphere, for example, the period around the northern solstice is known as midsummer, and Midsummer's Day is 24 June, about three days after the solstice itself).
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Wheel of the Year The earliest May Day celebrations appeared in pre-Christian times, with the Floralia, festival of Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers, held on April 27 during the Roman Republic era, and with the Walpurgis Night celebrations of the Germanic countries.
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First Day of Spring 2017 (Northern Hemisphere) March 20, 2017. First Day of Spring 2017 (Northern Hemisphere) Today is the spring equinox — when the day and night are equal in length. The word equinox comes from the Latin for equal and night. Almost everywhere in the world today, nighttime and daytime are each 12 hours.
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This Is the Exact Minute That Fall Will Begin Most Popular. Thursday, September 22, is the date of the autumn equinox, the first official date of fall. The equinox marks the day when there are exactly 12 hours of sunlight, and marks the changing of the seasons. And with modern day science, we can narrow it down not just to the day, but to the very minute.
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- Maypoles and dancing. Midsummer is an occasion of large gatherings − and to be honest, many Swedes take advantage of it to fulfil their social obligations so that they can enjoy the rest of their holiday in peace. In many cases, whole families gather to celebrate this traditional high-point of the summer.
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When Does Fall Start 2015? Facts For The Beginning Of Autumn Fall begins Sept. 23. In the northern hemisphere, the season of fall begins with the autumnal equinox, which falls on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. The equinox is defined as when day and night are the same length, approximately 12 hours each. Fall, also known as autumn, is one of four seasons during the year, occupying the space between summer and winter. In the southern hemisphere, fall occurs during the months of March, April and May.
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- The My Neighborhood Interactive Map allows users to search for properties, view the zoning, view aerial photography, create custom printable maps and obtain owner information. Upon the first visit to My Neighborhood, users will be directed to download a one-time Silverlight plug-in directly from Microsoft via a link.
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When Does Summer Start & Everything Else You Need To Know The 2016 summer solstice occurs at 6:34 p.m. ET on June 20, marking the first day of summer. Summer usually starts anywhere from June 20 to June 22. In 2017, summer will start on June 21.
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Midsummer Day When Midsummer Day became St. John's Day, the Church gave new meaning to the bonfires. Since Jesus had once called John the Baptist a burning and a shining light (John 5:35), church officials decided that the fires should stand for St. John instead of the sun.
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Twelfth Night (holiday) Different traditions mark the date of Twelfth Night on either 5 January or 6 January; the Church of England, Mother Church of the Anglican Communion, celebrates Twelfth Night on the 5th and refers to the night before Epiphany, the day when the nativity story tells us that the wise men visited the infant Jesus.[1][2][3] In Western Church traditions ...
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Astronomical Twilight It lasts about a half hour -- just long enough to get all my charts organized, become dark adapted, and work out some preliminary star-hops. But around midsummer night, at the latitude of Boston (42.5°), astronomical twilight stretches out to a seemingly interminable hour.
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- Midsummer was a crucial time of year for the Nordic seafarers, who would meet to discuss legal matters and resolve disputes around the summer solstice. They would also visit wells thought to have healing powers and build huge bonfires.
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Fall begins (Northern H.) in 2018Saturday, Sep 22Days to go: 1642017Sep 222019Sep 23 Fall begins (Northern H.) History. Fall begins in the Northern Hemisphere when the Sun is perpendicular to the equator. This day has equal hours of day and night. The first day of Fall is also called the Autumnal Equinox. In many areas it coincides with harvests. The first day of Fall happens between each year between September 22 and 24.
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When Is the First Day of Summer 2015? What day is the first day of summer for 2015? Summer begins with the summer solstice on Sunday, June 21, 2015. The exact time of the summer solstice varies upon an individual’s geographical location, but in New York City it will be at 12:39 p.m. EDT. The summer solstice is also known as midsummer, the first day of summer, and the longest day of the year.
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What Is the Summer Solstice? Explaining the Longest Day of the Year In Sweden, the solstice is tied to the celebration of Midsummer, though the date is set at June 24 every year while the date of the summer solstice moves. Whether you stare at the sun, feast, drink or dance, be sure to enjoy the solstice—the days only get darker from here.
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Explore the Spiritual Side of the Summer Solstice After all, though the solstice is sometimes referred to as midsummer, it’s both the first day of the season and also the beginning of shorter days. Across culture and time, many people pay homage to the sun and everything it stands for on the summer solstice.
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7 strange and wonderful ways you celebrate the summer solstice In a lot of cultures, the solstice -- officially the longest day of the year -- marks the start of summer. In Scandinavia, where it's known as Midsummer, it is one of the biggest holidays on the calendar. The day is celebrated with copious amounts of herring, vodka, singing, and a dance around the maypole.
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- After the Restoration, A Midsummer-Night's Dream was revived at the King's Theatre, where it had the mischance, in September of 1662, to number among its spectators Mr. Pepys. This worthy promptly confided to his famous Diary that it was the most insipid ridiculous play that ever I saw in my life..