"The summer solstice is also known as midsummer, and in pagan times this holiday was known as Litha," astrologer Lisa Stardust tells Refinery29. js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js"; During the time of the Summer Solstice, inhabitants of the British Isles and Scandinavia have nearly a full day of sunlight, making it easy for them to imagine how the Pagans once lived and they reenact the traditions of old.People celebrate the ancient day by dancing, eating, bonfires, and festivals.Germany celebrates with customized rituals like maypoles decorated with leaves.Midsummer is co-opted by Christianity and called St. John’s Day.Pagans hold festivities and rituals honoring nature, fertility, and a successful harvest.The summer-solstice is considered to be “mid-summer” because it’s believed to be the longest day of the year.Sweden’s “Midsommar” is a summer celebration many Scandinavian countries look forward to after their long and dark winters.Midsummer is usually celebrated with a traditional feast, incense, a bonfire, maypoles, and connecting with nature.Visit Sweden and experience Midsommar where the pagans once did. The passage of time and the attempts to change the holiday weren’t enough to get rid of it, and its perseverance deserves respect simply for withstanding the obstacles in its way. It was hard to find green leaves during that time, and the holiday was moved to Midsummer.Today, it’s still a celebrated holiday and it’s incredibly popular. All Saints' Day All Saints' Day is an annual public holiday in five German states to remember all Christian saints on November 1. And fire still plays a major role in celebrating the triumph of sun, and light, over cold and darkness. }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); [wpforms id="8315" title="false" description="false"]
In their rituals, the Maypole was decorated with leaves and raised on May 1, which is where the name comes from. It’s a traditional holiday that goes back for centuries. However, Midsummer celebrations are also strongly observed in Germany, Poland, Netherlands, Belarus, Russia, Ireland, and other parts of the Southern hemisphere, the UK, and the US. × 14 in.

Here’s a list of all the German public holidays you need to know in 2020, as well as other important dates to make a note of on your calendar.Whether you’re living in Germany or just visiting, it’s important to note the dates of Germany’s public holidays and important dates. If they’re too complicated, simple salads and vegetables will do just fine.Experience nature in a new way by going on a hike by yourself or with friends. Most Summer Solstice and Midsummer Eve festivities in German speaking countries were mystic Pagan, and pre-Christian, festivals. Which cookies and scripts are used and how they impact your visit is specified on the left.