Midsummer

Midsummer
Saint John's Day
Midsummer; Saint John's Day
	Midsummer bonfire in Tysnes, Norway
Also called	Feast of Saint John the Baptist, Summer Solstice, St. John's Feast Day, Jāņi, Enyovden, Līþa/Lithe, midsommar, Ivan Kupala Day, Juhannus/Mittumaari (from Swedish midsommar)/Keskikesä (from Swedish midsommar), Alban Hefin, Gŵyl Ganol yr Haf, Sankthans, Joninės, jaanipäev, Kresna noč
Observed by	Traditionally: Europe, particularly the Nordic countries; Iran; Brazil; Portugal; Canada; United States; Liturgically: Roman Catholic Church, Lutheran Churches, Anglican Communion;
Type	Cultural and Religious
Significance	Marks the traditional middle of summer, beginning of Meteorological summer, and the nativity of St. John the Baptist.
Celebrations	Festivals, bonfires, feasting, singing, Maypole dancing
Observances	Church service, reenactments of the life of Saint John the Baptist, processions, baptisms, and church weddings
Date	June 21, 24, 25 (a date close to the Summer Solstice on June 20–25)
Related to	Nativity of St. John the Baptist, Saint John's Eve, Summer Solstice, Quarter days, Adonia

Midsummer is a celebration of the season of summer usually held at a date around the summer solstice. A variety of traditions have developed, linked to regions as well as religious practice.

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