Midsummer Eve Celebration

I take a break from the Iceland trip report. This week I will tell you about Swedish Midsummer Eve Celebration. In the old days it was the summer equinox but nowadays we celebrate the closest Friday.

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This time it was rather cold so when I arrived at the location the lake was empty from swimmers. Don´t think I have ever seen it so empty before. Only one person was swimming. Not even the children.

 First thing to do is to dress up the pole with leaves and flowers.

 Then the pole has to be put in upright position.

 Then the dance begins. And those who don´t like to dance can walk the dog. And wear a flower behind his ear.

Most years I find a person I get drawn to. This year it was this beautiful young woman. I don´t know who she is but I liked her face and her hair with the pink decoration.
© NF Photo 140620 at Djulö

If you want to know more about the celebration you can take a look at the video below.
Swedish Midsummer for Dummies:


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Midsummer Celebration

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Dressing the maypole

Rising the maypole

Dancing around the maypole

I really loved this woman's midsummer garland. Beautiful!
NF Photo 130621, Djulöbadet

Last Friday we celebrated Midsummer. Earlier it was on the summer solstice day but they moved Midsummer´s Eve to the closest Friday. We celebrate with a flower decorated pole, maypole, and people is dancing around it. It is special songs with movements to the words. Some people think it is fun. My daughter hated it when she was a child. But becoming a mom she suddenly taught her own children the moves. Nowadays no one is doing it. I only went to take some shots for the blog and to get a little sunshine before dinner.  There are special routines for food and drink as well.

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