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Date

Jun 20 2024

Time

All Day

Midsummer Solstice (Pagan – Northern Hemisphere)

Midsummer Solstice, chiefly celebrated in the northern hemisphere by Pagans and Indigenous people, marks the longest day of the year. In Christian areas, these celebrations are often intertwined with St. John the Baptist’s Day on June 24th. Also known as Litha and Midsummer in the UK, this occasion holds cultural and spiritual significance, symbolizing the peak of the sun’s power and the abundance of nature. Festivities typically include bonfires, feasting, dancing, and rituals honoring the sun and the Earth’s fertility. It serves as a time for reflection, connection with nature, and celebration of life’s abundance and vitality.