How to celebrate Mid Summer
Midsummer Day is celebrated during a weekend between June 20 and 26. Its origins are in the celebration of the summer solstice.
Scandinavian Midsummer is a celebration of nature, life and fertility. Many of the traditions are connected with magic and myths, one which is a saying that if a girl picked seven different flowers on this day and put the bouquet under her pillow at night, she would dream of her husband to be…
Midsummer’s Eve is largely a secular celebration, and an opportunity for everyone to have a night out, close to nature. Families gather by the lakes and rivers to have a good time, friends will barbecue or have a picnic and to enjoy the Midnight sun.
The dress code is ‘summer’. Females, both younger girls and women, wearing white dresses and flower crowns.
Below are a few ideas, on how you can create a magical midsummer celebration, Scandinavian style.
Add some greenery to the table 
Personalise with table cards 
Candle lights, the more the better 
Edible flowers frozen into cubes makes the perfect drink! 
Al fresco dining: Preferable be seated outdoors. 
Place lanterns, on the table and around you on the terrace or in the garden.
Photo credit: Kahler Design
Does this not sound like a great way of celebrating Summer? Who will you be spending the magical Midsummer together with this year? Please let us know by leaving a comment below.