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Eating, drinking, dancing, everything! Summer solstice as the first day of summer<\/a> and the longest day of the year. Naturally, northernmost countries like Sweden<\/a> have the biggest and oldest celebrations!<\/p>\n

Wherever you are, summer is for feast and fun. Here are some ways to lend from old traditions and add more meaning to your midsummer foods, drinks, outfits and decorations.<\/p>\n

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1. Greet the morning sunshine<\/h2>\n

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Ancient ruins from the Stonehenge to the Aztec West are built to honor and align with the sunlight<\/a> of the summer solstice<\/a> day. The sun would shine through a precisely designed architecture to form amazing sun tunnels or illuminate an important artefact. Keep this in mind as you lift the curtains to welcome this special summer day!<\/p>\n

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2. Eat strawberries and summer flowers<\/h2>\n

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Celebrate like the Swedes with strawberry<\/a> and whipped cream or Swedish strawberry cake. Flowers are also the best for eating at this time\u2014flower cordials, jams, salads, teas, you name it. We think nothing beats summer like elderflower cordial\u2014it\u2019s \u201csummer in a bottle\u201d!<\/p>\n

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3. Sing and dance outdoors<\/h2>\n

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The biggest midsummer celebration in Stockholm is at the open-air museum, Skansen. On this holiday, a maypole is raised, people dance to folk<\/a> music and old traditions, eat pickled herrings, and enjoy the day all the way into an elongated dusk.<\/p>\n

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4. Wear wildflowers in your hair<\/h2>\n

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Flower crown<\/a> is not just reserved for the bride! During midsummer, women and children put flowers in their hair and it\u2019s simply a festive look to wear. Flowery bracelets or necklaces<\/a> will do as well for the urbanites!<\/p>\n

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5. Remember the Sun god<\/h2>\n

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Summer is the season of the sun! You can wear yellow<\/a> and gold<\/a> to celebrate it, or even put on a time-honored look with sun ray patterns and symbols reminiscent of old sun god legends. From past to present, from Egypt to Japan to the Romans, every ancient culture has art and patterns describing the sun.<\/p>\n

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6. Bonfires and love spells<\/h2>\n

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Have a bonfire at the lake or seaside, like the Finnish \u201ckokko\u201d. While gathering firewood, don\u2019t forget to pick seven different wildflowers and put them under your pillow that night\u2014it\u2019s an age-old love spell for a girl to see her future husband in her dreams that night!<\/p>\n

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We would love to experience summer solstice celebrations in Sweden one day. What\u2019s your celebration?<\/p>\n

We have joy we have fun we have seasons in the sun<\/h3>\n

\u25ba \u25ba \u25ba Spice up Your Summer Styles with the 7 Color Challenge!
<\/a>\u25ba \u25ba \u25ba Take a Deep Breath! 5 Ways Nature Helps You Grow Spiritually
<\/a>\u25ba \u25ba \u25ba Best Summer Craft Fairs in San Francisco for Design & Creativity<\/a><\/p>\n

Text: Melissa\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Fun Button Earrings transformation [Ra]<\/h3>\n

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Swedish Bl\u00e5tunga whiskey brick + Finland PUUTALLI handmade wooden wine note<\/h3>\n

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The Sun – stylish yellow \/ golden wooden wall clock, a piece of wall art<\/h3>\n

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Healing Art made with Glass art Ryukyu Island1<\/h3>\n

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Crissy \u25c6 \u25c6 bridal wreath wreath wreath bride bridesmaids small crown flower girl wedding bridal wreath of small objects outdoor photo family portrait photography wedding photography props handmade white bridal headdress bride jewelry wedding marriage Fa or<\/h3>\n

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Glass Art Window Ornament Tinker Bell Round<\/h3>\n

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Zora \u25c6 \u25c6 bridal wreath wreath wreath bride bridesmaids small crown flower girl wedding bridal wreath of small objects outdoor photo family portrait photography wedding photography props handmade white bridal headdress bride jewelry wedding marriage Fa orna<\/h3>\n

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earrings : big sun<\/h3>\n

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\u3010 Autumn green & yellow\u30fbPlanet\u30fbWooden tray\u301130cm<\/h3>\n

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Sunflowers Sequin and Embroidery Flower Necklace *Handmade*<\/h3>\n

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Sun Goddess Pearl Earrings \u2502 Brass, Swarovski Pearl Christmas Exchange Gift Pin<\/h3>\n

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Lovely Scandinavian Floryd Obercup Berry Cup Set<\/h3>\n

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