S1 E26 Midsummer

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Midsummer (aka:Summer Solstice, Litha and St. John’s Day)

Litha is celebrated on the first day of summer, June 20th - 22nd. This holiday is one of the eight Sabbats and is pagan in origin. This is the longest day of the year where it seemed the sun would stand still. From the Latin word solstitium stems the word Solstice and is where the name of the celebration came from. Solstice literally means “the sun stands still”.

Cultures in History

Ancient Greek traditions

Ancient Egyptian traditions

Celtic traditions

Early European traditions

Roman celebrations and traditions

Viking traditions

Swedish Midsummer

Chinese Solstice

Native American Sun Dance

Superstitions of Old

Modern Midsummer or Litha

The story of the God and Goddess, and the fight between the Oak and Holly King.

Midsummer associations.

Celebrations in other countries

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Icysedgewick.com Candles and Folklore: Bringing Luck and Casting Spells

Wonderopolis.org Why Do We Blow out Birthday Candles