Midsummer

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Midsummer: maypole dance

Midsummer: bonfire

Midsummer Dance at Rättvik

Midsummer: celebration

Midsummer's Eve

What is the summer solstice?

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Also Known As	Midsommarafton • Juhannus • Midsommar • Sankt Hans Aften • Sankhansaften

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Midsummer: maypole dance

Midsummer: bonfire

Midsummer Dance at Rättvik

Midsummer: celebration

Midsummer's Eve

What is the summer solstice?

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