Hendricks Gin Midsummer Solstice Limited Edition Gin, 70 cl

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However, while most people consider the summer solstice to be a day, it is in reality an exact moment in time that falls upon that day. This moment comes when whichever hemisphere you're in is most tilted towards the Sun. Astronomical definition of the solstice In Kaleva, Juhannus is celebrated annually on or near the Summer Solstice by Gathering at the Village Roadside Park. Traditionally Pannukakku (Finnish Oven Baked Pancake) and strawberry shortcake is enjoyed followed by a bonfire or kokko. Kaleva was founded in 1900 by Finnish immigrants. In earlier times, small spires wrapped in greens were erected; this probably predates the maypole tradition, which is believed by many to have come from the continent in the Middle Ages. In 2024 the autumnal equinox will occur on 22 September at 12.44pm GMT (1.44pm BST). When do the equinoxes occur in 2023 and 2024? Bonfires are still a custom in many areas of Germany. People gather to watch the bonfire and celebrate solstice.

Birmingham, Mary (1999). Word and Worship Workbook for Year B: For Ministry in Initiation, Preaching, Religious Education. Paulist Press. p.790. ISBN 9780809138982. Bal Nowrooz, meaning 'the fire of Nowrooz', is the name of a festival celebrated on the first day of 'Our Nowrooz' and this is the first day of Daylaman New Year. a b c d e f g Hutton, Ronald (1996). The Stations of the Sun: A History of the Ritual Year in Britain. Oxford University Press. pp. 312–313. ISBN 9780198205708. Many music festivals of all sizes are organized on the Midsummer weekend. It is also common to start summer vacation on Midsummer day. For many families Midsummer is the time when they move to the countryside to their summer cottage by the sea or lake. Midsummer is also a Finnish Flag Day: the national flag is hoisted at 6 pm on Midsummer's Eve and flown throughout the night until 9 pm the next evening. This is an exception to the normal rule of flying the flag from 8 am to sunset. [44] Finnish Canadians in the New Finland district, Saskatchewan, Canada celebrate Juhannus. [49] France [ edit ] The Feast of Saint John by French artist Jules Breton (1875)

Perhaps most famously, the ancient monument Stonehenge has for some time been the centre of a ritual celebration. This comes from the fact the stones are lined up to frame the rising of the Sun on the solstice, perhaps suggesting a connection to the day and as a celebration of Sun. However it isn’t clear if marking summer solstice was indeed its purpose. The stones also mark the position of sunset on the winter solstice, and so may instead indicate a place to request the return of the summer months. In Great Britain from the 13th century, Midsummer was celebrated on Midsummer Eve (St. John's Eve, June 23) and St. Peter's Eve (June 28) with the lighting of bonfires, feasting, and merrymaking. In 2024 the summer solstice will occur on Thursday 20 June at 21.51 BST (20.51 GMT). What is the summer solstice? The evening is believed to be a night for love. Legend has it that if a woman puts seven different flowers under her pillow before she goes to sleep on Midsummer’s Eve, she will dream of her future husband (no word as yet on the less hetero version of this myth, but why not give it a try?).

In the worship of St John, men waken at even, and maken three manner of fires: one is clean bones and no wood, and is called a bonfire; another is of clean wood and no bones, and is called a wakefire, for men sitteth and wake by it; the third is made of bones and wood, and is called St John's Fire. [28] Snyder, Russell. (2014-06-16) Enjoying Midsummer the Finnish way – thisisFINLAND. Fin

Midsummer was a crucial time of year for the Vikings, who would meet to discuss legal matters and resolve disputes around the summer solstice. Other activities to get you in the summer spirit include model boat making to sail at the boating pool event on Quay Fair Day, banner making, practising circus skills, and a photography town trail. Why is Stonehenge so significant to the summer solstice?

At the winter solstice, the Earth’s axis is tilted furthest away from the sun directly over the Tropic of Capricorn, bringing only a few hours of daylight. For thousands of years, dancing has been a key part of Midsummer celebrations. Participants shuffling, running, or dancing can still be seen at stone circles like Stonehenge today. This is linked to ancient sun worship but has also historically had some associations with the devil. The data is arranged geographically and within the tables from the longest day to the shortest one. Times that occur the next day (21 June) are marked with +. Denmark [ edit ] Midsummer Eve Bonfire on Skagen Beach by Danish artist Peder Severin Krøyer (1906) a b "The Long Story (USNO explanation)". Archived from the original on 18 June 2017 . Retrieved 21 June 2017.The term “solstice” derives from the Latin word “solstitium”, meaning “sun standing still”. Some prefer the more teutonic term “sunturn” to describe the event.