midsummer

traditions

The perfect way to enjoy 'herbal tonic'

<b><i>Tipping Point: When Kathleen Harman was invited to her first Swedish Midsummer party it was a raucous affair in an English village. She has a recommendation for anyone wanting a more sobre way to spend the day.</b></i>

Transport

Road officials warn of Midsummer madness

It could be a crazy weekend on Sweden's roads, warn officials. Last year, 11 people died on the road in Sweden during the Midsummer holiday, and there were 32 accidents in the Stockholm area alone.

Weather

Midsummer: take an umbrella

Sweden can look forward to celebrating the coming of summer with traditional Midsummer weather: clouds, rain and storms. That's according to the latest forecasts from Swedish meteorological agency SMHI.

traditions

Midsummer: Sweden's real national day

Summer is barely underway at Midsummer –arguably Sweden’s best loved holiday. Swedes regale with food, dance and merriment around the <i>midsommarstång</i> they’ve so lovingly prepared, decorated and erected. It is Sweden’s maypole, a symbol of fertility and Sweden’s love for the summer season. And a darn good excuse for a party.

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Sunny Midsummer marred by violence

Sweden celebrated "the warmest Midsummer of the Millennium", reported Aftonbladet.