Magic and Mischief
The Summer Solstice is the moment when one hemisphere of Earth is tilted most directly toward the Sun, producing the longest day and shortest night of the year. Traditionally, “the fairies dance, the flowers speak, and magic hides in every meadow.”
MidSummer. In Nordic countries, the Solstice or Midsummer is one of the biggest holidays of the year. They celebrate with dancing around maypoles, wearing flower crowns, feasting outdoors, bonfires, singing folksongs and more.
Sunrise at Stonehenge. Thousands gather to watch the sunrise align with ancient stones. Modern Druids, pagans, tourists and history enthusiasts celebrate together.
Around the World. Celebrations may include midnight swims, building bonfires (and leaping over them), and flower crowns. Indigenous people of North America mark the solstice with ceremonies honoring the Sun, harvests and wildlife.
Fairy Rings. One famous tradition involves “fairy rings”—circles of mushrooms found in fields and forests. These were believed to be places where fairies danced on Midsummer Eve. Folklore warned people not to step inside a fairy ring, lest they be whisked away into the fairy realm or lose track of time.
Join us for the Back Home Summer Solstice & Fairy Faire this summer! Get tickets …
