SWEDISH MIDSUMMER’S EVE

Midsummer’s Eve is one of Sweden’s biggest holidays. It takes place in the beginning of the Swedish summer, between the June 19 and June 25.

Why do the swedes dance around a big pole? Why do they collect seven different flowers and put them under their pillows? And why do people get so drunk? Midsummer’s Eve has a lot of strange traditions and it can be quite difficult to learn and understand the activities that happens during the festivities. So we will now on this site give you an easy guide on how to celebrate the holiday, like a true swede.

FUN AND GAMES

The Olympics of Midsummer is a something you have to experience! The game contains seven different games/competitions and is to be played outdoors, preferably on a big lawn. The games are suitable for both children and adults and are really appreciated if you are a big company celebrating together. You play in teams and compete…

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FOOD AND DRINKS

The food and drinks are very important for the Swedes on Midsummers eve. For example if you dont have pickled herring you might aswell cancel the whole thing. Here are some must haves on the table when celebrating Midsummers eve. As mentioned before, Swedish pickled herring is a must on Midsummers eve. This dish comes in many…

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TRADITIONS

Midsummers eve is when most Swedes celebrate ”midsummer” even if its common to also have some form of celebration on Midsummers day. When celebrating Midsummers eve in Sweden there are a few things you have to do and eat. One thing that is strongly connected to Midsommers eve is the flower wreath. In the early…

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