Who / What
Holiday held close to the summer solstice. It is a celebration of the season of summer, taking place on or near the date of the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the longest day of the year.
Background & History
Midsummer or Midsommar (Swedish: [ˈmɪ̌ˌsɔmːar] or [ˈmǐːdˌsɔmːar]) is a celebration of the season of summer, taking place on or near the date of the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the longest day of the year. The name midsummer mainly refers to summer solstice festivals of European origin. These cultures traditionally regard it as the middle of summer, with the season beginning on May Day.
Why Notable
This celebration is a recognition of the season of summer and the summer solstice. It is historically linked to European origin festivals that mark the middle of summer. Cultures traditionally regard this time as the middle of summer, with the season beginning on May Day.
In the News
The entity relates to celebrations held around the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. It is recognized as a celebration of the season of summer and the longest day of the year.
