UK Midsummer Day
UK Midsummer Day is held on June 24. This event in the third decade of the month June is annual. 
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Midsummer wasn't always celebrated on the longest day. The celebrations of Midsummer can be traced back to ancient times and the religious and spiritual elements of the day are often associated with fertility and love. Druids made miracle drugs on Midsummer. Midsummer's Day, the middle of summer, falls on on 24 June, after the longest day (Summer Solstice). Astronomically, midsummer is the day of the summer solstice, or longest day, which usually falls on June 20 or 21.
In a world with only two seasons — summer and winter — summer starts with the vernal equinox and ends with the autumnal one. Midsummer Day represents the high point of summer and the longest day of the year. In many parts of the Scandinavian and Nordic countries, the sun does not set for days or weeks. The festivities take place in the countryside, meaning the city streets are deserted for a brief period.
Midsummer is celebrated all over northern Europe, the origins are pre-Christian. Midsummer in many countries such as Latvia falls on June 24 in 2016.
Whether you do or don't believe in magical forces and mischievous fairies, attending a Midsummer Night celebration is an unforgettable experience. If you're in England for Midsummer's Night, join in one of the celebrations going on around the country, and catch a glimpse of traditions dating back thousands of years.
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