KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Hundreds of Ukrainians observed the longest day of the year on Saturday with a midsummer celebration of some of their oldest traditions, a display of cultural perseverance in a ...

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Midsummer, a Swedish celebration coinciding with the summer solstice, honors St. John the Baptist and celebrates the coming summer. Traditional Midsummer activities include raising a maypole, placing ...

A festival with ancient roots, Midsummer is celebrated across Scandinavia and northern Europe. While good weather is never guaranteed, a long, light evening is. Outdoor celebrations including maypole ...

As my Swedish army bike rattles down the last hill, I place a hand on the basket to secure my Midsummer contributions: two king-size sausage rolls and a green bean and orange salad. The wide-open ...

Download our Free App & Subscribe to our Newsletter for More NYC EventsDeets: This year’s MIDSUMMER festival is on Saturday, ...

Visitors to Geneva Sunday had a chance to channel their inner Viking during the 113th Swedish Day Midsummer Festival at Good Templar Park. The festival celebrates the Scandinavian celebration of ...

DULUTH — Mary Lukkarila couldn't stop laughing. Reached by phone, she'd just learned about the existence of "Midsommar," a 2019 horror film inspired by Scandinavian solstice festivities. "I'm not ...