Midsummer is one of the oldest and most widely celebrated traditions in Sweden. It signals the beginning of summer when nature bursts into life after a long winter of Scandinavian darkness. Midsummer marks a magical time when darkness is replaced with light. In fact, the sun doesn't set at all in some parts of Sweden at this time of year.
Midsummer celebrations are full of singing, dancing, and handmade wreaths made of wild June flowers. These festivities have their roots in ancient traditions going back further than the time of the Vikings. Many myths and folktales have survived the centuries to become traditions today.
One of these traditions is to pick seven types of flowers and place them under your pillow at night to dream of good things to come. Give it a try, no matter where you are in the world.
Midsummer is a magical holiday celebrating light and hope, something everyone can use a little bit more of these days.
Happy midsummer and sweet dreams!
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